Waterfall
Also known as: Sacred Turquoise, Island Moment, Ambrosial Oceanside, Cozumel
Waterfall sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a lively cyan that feels clean and modern. Try it in modern branding and tech interfaces. Reach for a red companion shade to give Waterfall maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.91:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Waterfall color codes
- HEX
- #3AB0A2
- RGB
- rgb(58, 176, 162)
- RGBA
- rgba(58, 176, 162, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(173, 50%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(173, 67%, 69%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(67%, 0%, 8%, 31%)
- LAB
- lab(65.2 -36.5 -2.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.9% 0.105 183.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightseagreen#20B2AA · ΔE 2.6
- RAL 6027 — Light green#81C0BB · ΔE 9.3 · 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 Waterfall works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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 Waterfall
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Waterfall 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 2.65:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.91:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Waterfall background: #000000
Palettes featuring Waterfall
Waterfall with its complement
Soft neighbors of Waterfall
Waterfall triad
Similar colors
- Billiard#00AF9F · ΔE 2.1
- Water Park#54AF9C · ΔE 3.0
- Jewel Weed#46A795 · ΔE 3.3
- Verdigris#43B3AE · ΔE 3.6
- Turquoise#06C2AC · ΔE 5.5
- Hobgoblin#01AD8F · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Waterfall is closest to Muted Pink.
Waterfall FAQs
What color is Waterfall?
Waterfall is a medium cyan with the hex code #3AB0A2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 173°, 50% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Waterfall?
The hex code for Waterfall is #3AB0A2. In RGB it's rgb(58, 176, 162), and in CMYK it's cmyk(67%, 0%, 8%, 31%).
What colors go well with Waterfall?
Waterfall 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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