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Aquamarine#7FFFD4

Aquamarine color code is #7FFFD4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with aquamarine.

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Aquamarine Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Aquamarine is 0.8079. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.22:1 against white and 17.16:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Aquamarine on white1.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Aquamarine on black17.16:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Aquamarine1.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Aquamarine17.16:1AAA

Aquamarine — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Aquamarine?+
The hex code for Aquamarine is #7FFFD4. In RGB it's rgb(127, 255, 212), and in HSL it's hsl(160, 100%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of Aquamarine?+
Aquamarine in RGB is (127, 255, 212). Written in CSS: rgb(127, 255, 212).
What is the CMYK value of Aquamarine?+
Aquamarine converts to CMYK(50%, 0%, 17%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #7FFFD4.
Is aquamarine a warm or cool color?+
Aquamarine (#7FFFD4) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 160° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does aquamarine belong to?+
Aquamarine belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 160°, 100%, 75% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is aquamarine accessible for body text on a white background?+
Aquamarine on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.22:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for aquamarine?+
The nearest Pantone match for Aquamarine (#7FFFD4) is 352 C Pantone 352 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Aquamarine in design

Practical guidance for using aquamarine (#7FFFD4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Aquamarine (#7FFFD4) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Aquamarine (#7FFFD4) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Aquamarine flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

Aquamarine is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.