Prismarine
Also known as: Skobeloff, Buzzards Bay, Blue Grass, Natural Instinct Green
With its cool undertone, Prismarine (#117777) comes across as clean and modern. Designers reach for it in water themes and healthcare apps. Match it with red accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 5.34:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Prismarine color codes
- HEX
- #117777
- RGB
- rgb(17, 119, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(17, 119, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 75%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(180, 86%, 47%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(86%, 0%, 0%, 53%)
- LAB
- lab(44.9 -27.7 -8.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.7% 0.084 194.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: teal#008080 · ΔE 3.3
- RAL 5021 — Water blue#07737A · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Prismarine works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Prismarine
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Prismarine by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.34:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.93:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Prismarine background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Prismarine
Prismarine with its complement
Soft neighbors of Prismarine
Prismarine triad
Similar colors
- Teal#008080 · ΔE 3.3
- Jade Jewel#247E81 · ΔE 3.3
- Ivy#277B74 · ΔE 3.4
- Ming#407577 · ΔE 5.2
- Paradiso#488084 · ΔE 7.1
- Dark Cyan#008B8B · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Prismarine is closest to Silk Satin.
Prismarine FAQs
What color is Prismarine?
Prismarine is a dark cyan with the hex code #117777. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 75% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Prismarine?
The hex code for Prismarine is #117777. In RGB it's rgb(17, 119, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(86%, 0%, 0%, 53%).
What colors go well with Prismarine?
Prismarine pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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