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Aquamarine
Aquamarine
#7FFFD4Click to copy
Aquamarine Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(127, 255, 212)Copy
HSLhsl(160, 100%, 75%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(160, 50%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(50%, 0%, 17%, 0%)Copy
Aquamarine Color Schemes
Complementary
#7FFFD4
Click to copy#FF7FAA
Click to copyAnalogous
#7FFF94
Click to copy#7FEAFF
Click to copySplit Complementary
#FF7FEA
Click to copy#FF947F
Click to copyMonochromatic
#7FFFD4
Click to copy#E7FDF6
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#19FFB2
Click to copy#00B276
Click to copy#004C32
Click to copyAquamarine WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
1.22 : 1
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Black background #000000
17.16 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.12 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
10.32 : 1
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Aquamarine Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Aquamarine Color Introduction
Definition
Aquamarine (HEX #7FFFD4) has the RGB value rgb(127, 255, 212), the HSL value hsl(160°, 100%, 75%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(50%, 0%, 17%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Aquamarine is #FF7FAA, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #7FFF94 and #7FEAFF that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#FF7FEA, #FF947F) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Aquamarine uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Aquamarine has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 against white and 17.16:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Aquamarine has a lightness of 75% and a saturation of 100%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The color of aquamarine.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Aquamarine tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Aquamarine is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Aquamarine Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.