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 — ideal for finance apps and outdoor gear. For contrast, pair it with a red from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.04:1), but avoid it as text on white.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Water Leaf
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.31:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.04:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Water Leaf background: #000000
Palettes featuring Water Leaf
Water Leaf with its complement
Soft neighbors of Water Leaf
Water Leaf triad
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.
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 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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