#55B8CC Hex Code
Color Name: Sea Serpent
What is hex #55B8CC Color?
The color name of hex code #55B8CC is Sea Serpent. The RGB values are (85, 184, 204) which means it is composed of
18% red, 39% green and 43% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:58 M:10 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #55B8CC has a hue of 190°, 58% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #55B8CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Sea Serpent |
| RGB Values | (85, 184, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (58%, 10%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (190°, 58%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #66CCCC |
| Inverse Color | #AA4733 [Medium Carmine] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7702 C |
| Closest RAL | 6027 [Light green] |
| Complementary Color | #CC6955 [Copper Red] |
| #55B8CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9E9E9E |
| Desaturated | #919191 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A4A4A4 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CBCBCB |
Hex #55B8CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #55B8CC is #CC6955 which is called Copper Red. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #55B8CC color is offered by #CC6955. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #55B8CC are #557DCC and #55CCA5, called Cyan-Blue Azure and Eucalyptus, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #55B8CC with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #55B8CC are #CC557D (Cinnamon Satin) and #CCA555 (Aztec Gold). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#55B8CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC55B8 (Deep Fuchsia) and #B8CC55 (June Bud) along with #55B8CC, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #55B8CC has #CC55B8 (Deep Fuchsia), #CC6955 (Copper Red) and #55CC69 (Emerald). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #55B8CC contains #A555CC (Amethyst), #CC6955 (Copper Red) and #7DCC55 (Mantis). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #55B8CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #55B8CC rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 55B8CC Color
Tints
77C6D6- 88CDDB
- 99D4E0
- AADCE6
- BBE3EB
- CCEAF0
- DDF1F5
- EEF8FA
Tones
- 5EADBD
- 62A7B5
- 66A2AE
- 6B9CA6
- 6F969E
- 739197
- 778B8F
- 7C8688
Shades
- 4493A3
- 3C818F
- 336E7A
- 2B5C66
- 224A52
- 1A373D
- 112529
- 091214
#55B8CC Color Patterns
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#55B8CC Gingham Checks
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#55B8CC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#55B8CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#55B8CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#55B8CC Leaves Pattern
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#55B8CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#55B8CC Trellis Pattern
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#55B8CC Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
