Water Leaf
Also known as: Gentle Giant , East Cape , Mint Tea , Salome
Part of the green family, Water Leaf pairs a pale base with a fresh and natural presence. It belongs in finance apps and outdoor gear. For contrast, pair it with a pink from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.04:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Water Leaf color codes
- HEX
- #B6ECDE
- RGB
- rgb(182, 236, 222)
- RGBA
- rgba(182, 236, 222, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(164, 59%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(164, 23%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(23%, 0%, 6%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(89.4 -20.0 0.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.2% 0.058 177.3)
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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neutral, leaning 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: paleturquoise #AFEEEE · ΔE 5.6
- RAL 6019: Pastel green #B7D9B1 · ΔE 10.7 · 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 Water Leaf works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Water Leaf
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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 Water Leaf 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 1.31:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.04:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Water Leaf background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Water Leaf
Water Leaf with its complement
Soft neighbors of Water Leaf
Water Leaf triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Ice Cube #AFE3D6 · ΔE 2.0
- Bay #B3E2D3 · ΔE 2.5
- Jade Sea #B8E0D0 · ΔE 3.8
- Caribbean #CAF0E5 · ΔE 4.0
- Quiet Jade #B1E2CB · ΔE 4.1
- Whirlpool #A5D8CD · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Water Leaf is closest to Light Pink .
FAQ
Water Leaf FAQs
What color is Water Leaf?
Water Leaf is a light green with the hex code #B6ECDE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 164°, 59% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Water Leaf?
The hex code for Water Leaf is #B6ECDE. In RGB it's rgb(182, 236, 222), and in CMYK it's cmyk(23%, 0%, 6%, 7%).
What colors go well with Water Leaf?
Water Leaf pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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