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HEX 55A2A0 - #55A2A0, RGB(85,162,160) Color


Color Name: Cadet Blue*
Hex Color Code: #55A2A0
RGB Color Code: RGB(85, 162, 160)
CMYK Values*: 47.5%, 0.0%, 1.2%, 36.5%



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What color is 55A2A0?

The RGB color code for color number #55A2A0 is RGB(85, 162, 160). In the RGB color model, #55A2A0 has a red value of 85, a green value of 162, and a blue value of 160. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 47.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.2% yellow, and 36.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 178.4° (degrees), 31.2 % saturation, and 48.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #55A2A0 has a hue of 178.4° (degrees), 47.5 % saturation and 63.5 % brightness/value.



Color 55A2A0 is cool or warm?

Color 55A2A0 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #55A2A0? (For interior and product design)

55A2A0 has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Is #55A2A0 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 55A2A0 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #55A2A0 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(85, 162, 160)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Green
162 (63.5%)
Blue
160 (62.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
47.53%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.23%
Key
36.47%

HSL

HSL(178.44deg, 31.2 %, 48.4 %)

Hue
178.44°
Saturation
31.17 %.
Lightness
48.43 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 87, 105)
Red
41 (15.9%)
Yellow
87 (34.1%)
Blue
105 (41.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
178.44°
Saturation
47.53 %.
Brightness / Value
63.53 %.

HWB

H: 178.44°

W: 33.33 %

B: 36.47 %

XYZ

X : 23.01

Y : 30.31

Z : 37.9

YXY

Y1 : 30.31

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 66.67%

M : 36.47%

Y : 37.25%


LRV

~ 30.3 %

Munsell Color System

4.5BG 6.0/5.4

CIE-Lab

L : 61.92

A : -24.23

B : -6.34

CIE-Lch

L : 61.92

C : 25.05

H : 194.65

CIE-Luv

L : 61.92

U : -33.96

V : -5.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.05

A : -21.74

B : -2.27






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #55A2A0

Here are the colors similar to 55A2A0. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#43B3AE
Verdigris
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#00A59C
Blue Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 55A2A0.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 55A2A0.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 55A2A0.

#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#6AAEAA
PANTONE 2460 C
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#58A7AF
PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 55A2A0.

#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 55A2A0.

#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#03978E
BS 18-E-51 - Mermaid
ΔE - 7.27 (92.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #55A2A0

Here are the paint colors similar to 55A2A0. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints

Hex color 55A2A0 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #55A2A0 to PPG Paints

#57A1A0
Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
#72A49F
Catalina (PPG1142-5)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#609D91
Treasure Isle (PPG1141-5)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#4FB3B3
Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 55A2A0 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #55A2A0 to Benjamin Moore

#499EA1
Blue Spa (2052-40)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#629FA0
Majestic Blue (2051-40)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#3AA9A9
Palm Coast Teal (733)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#61ACAE
Peacock Blue (2049-40)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 55A2A0 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #55A2A0 to Dunn-Edwards

#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#5DA99F
Dragon Bay (DE 5725)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#0DACA7
Teal Me No Lies (DE 5732)
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 55A2A0 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #55A2A0 to Behr

#63A39C
Aqua Rapids (M450-5)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#4A9FA3
Aqua Fresco (M460-5)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#5E9EA0
Bali Bliss (PPU13-05)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#659B97
Semi-Precious (MQ6-06)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 55A2A0 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #55A2A0 to Valspar

#4AABA6
Twilight Meadow (5007-8A)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#6EA3A3
Cresting Waves (V066-4)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 55A2A0 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #55A2A0 to Sherwin Williams

#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#5C9598
Cloudburst (SW 6487)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 55A2A0 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #55A2A0 to Farrow & Ball

#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 8.27 (91.7% similar)
#83B49D
Arsenic (214)
ΔE - 11.11 (88.9% similar)
#96AFAC
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 12.13 (87.9% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 12.50 (87.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#55A2A0 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



55A2A0
Cadet Blue*

A25557
Middle Red Purple*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #55A2A0?

Color that best contrast with #55A2A0 is #A25557, color name is Middle Red Purple*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #55A2A0?

Complementary or Opposite color for #55A2A0 is #A25557, color name is Middle Red Purple*.





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