Named color · #55AAEE
Cerulean
#55AAEE
oklch(0.714 0.129 245.2)
Lab 66.54 -10.76 -42.49
HEX
#55AAEE
OKLCH
oklch(0.714 0.129 245.2)
CIE Lab
66.54 -10.76 -42.49
RGB
85 170 238
Readability
Ag
FailOn white
2.51:1 · Lc 49
Ag
AAAOn #0F172A
7.12:1 · Lc 52
Nearest named siblings
Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.
About Cerulean
Cerulean sits at oklch(0.714 0.129 245.2) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #55AAEE in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.
FAQ
- What is the hex code for Cerulean?
- #55AAEE — also oklch(0.714 0.129 245.2) and Lab 66.54 -10.76 -42.49.
- Can I use Cerulean for text on white?
- On white: 2.51:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 49. On dark ink: 7.12:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.