Aquamarine
Also known as: Aphrodite Aqua , Overchlorinated Pool , Lifeless Green , Malted Mint Madness
Aquamarine is what happens when cyan turns medium and vivid. The effect is cool and clear, made for healthcare apps and modern branding. A pink counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 13.38:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Aquamarine color codes
- HEX
- #2EE8BB
- RGB
- rgb(46, 232, 187)
- RGBA
- rgba(46, 232, 187, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(165, 80%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(165, 80%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(80%, 0%, 19%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(82.6 -54.2 8.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.3% 0.155 171.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: aquamarine #7FFFD4 · ΔE 6.6
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 15.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Aquamarine works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Aquamarine
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Aquamarine by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.57:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.38:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Aquamarine background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Aquamarine
Aquamarine with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aquamarine
Aquamarine triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fake Jade #13EAC9 · ΔE 3.4
- Onsen #66EEBB · ΔE 3.7
- Jazzy Jade #55DDCC · ΔE 8.0
- Vegetation #5CCD97 · ΔE 8.0
- Crystal Gem #79D0A7 · ΔE 8.1
- Mint Bliss #7EFFBA · ΔE 8.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Aquamarine is closest to Candy Bar .
FAQ
Aquamarine FAQs
What color is Aquamarine?
Aquamarine is a medium cyan with the hex code #2EE8BB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 165°, 80% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Aquamarine?
The hex code for Aquamarine is #2EE8BB. In RGB it's rgb(46, 232, 187), and in CMYK it's cmyk(80%, 0%, 19%, 9%).
What colors go well with Aquamarine?
Aquamarine pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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