Soft Aqua Opal

#55a1aa

Notes

Soft Aqua Opal (#55A1AA) is a true cyan with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (186°, 33%, 50%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#55a1aa

RGB

rgb(85, 161, 170)

HSL

hsl(186, 33%, 50%)