Cyan

The color #559FAE is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 85, 159, 174 and HSL values of 190°, 35%, 51%.

Color Values for #559FAE

Below are the different color format representations for #559FAE. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#559FAE
RGB:
rgb(85,159,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(190,35%,51%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(51%, 9%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #559FAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #559FAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 33.3%
Green: 62.4%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #559FAE

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #559FAE

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #559FAE

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #559FAE

The complementary color for #559FAE is #AE6556. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #559FAE

The analogous colors for #559FAE are #56AE91 and #5673AE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #559FAE

The triadic colors for #559FAE are #AE569F and #9FAE56. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #559FAE

These are the darker variations of #559FAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #447F8B and #335F68. This progression shows how #559FAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #559FAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #77B2BE and #99C5CE. This progression shows how #559FAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #559FAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #559FAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #559FAE

Companies and brands that incorporate #559FAE in their visual identity.

#559FAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #559FAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #559FAE is a cyan with RGB values of 85, 159, 174 and HSL values of 190°, 35%, 51%.

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