Aqua Forest

Q: How do I use #55AA78 in CSS?

You can use #55AA78 in CSS with: background-color: #55AA78; or color: #55AA78; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 170, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 0%, 29%, 33%.

#55AA78

Aqua Forest is a cool medium color with the hex code #55AA78. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 85, 170, 120 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 0%, 29%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Aqua Forest color values

HEX: #55AA78
RGB: 85, 170, 120
HSL: 145°, 33%, 50%
CMYK: 50, 0, 29, 33

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Aqua Forest sits at 145° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Aqua Forest is rendered as rgb(85, 170, 120), where the green channel leads at 170, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Aqua Forest translates to a CMYK breakdown of 50C 0M 29Y 33K. With a moderate key (33%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Aqua Forest

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #55AA78;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 85, 170, 120;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#55AA78',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 50%
M: 0%
Y: 29%
K: 33%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(85, 170, 120)
rgba(85, 170, 120, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 145° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #55AA78?

#55AA78 is Aqua Forest, a cool medium color with RGB values of 85, 170, 120. It has a hue of 145°, 33% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #55AA78?

The RGB color code for #55AA78 is rgb(85, 170, 120). This means it contains 85 red, 170 green, and 120 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Aqua Forest a warm or cool color?

Aqua Forest (#55AA78) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #55AA78 in CSS?

You can use #55AA78 in CSS with: background-color: #55AA78; or color: #55AA78; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 170, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 0%, 29%, 33%.