Aquamarine

HEX: #7FFFD4 | Modern Palette

On White
1.22:1
FAIL
On Black
17.16:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#7FFFD4
RGB
127, 255, 212
HSL
159°, 50% ,100%
CMYK
50.2, 0, 16.86, 0

About Aquamarine

Aquamarine (#7FFFD4) is a color with RGB(127, 255, 212) and HSL(159.84°, 50.2%, 100%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #FF7FAA, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #D47FFF and #FFD47F. The name comes from aqua marina (Latin).

  • HEX: #7FFFD4
  • RGB: 127, 255, 212
  • HSL: 159.84°, 50.2%, 100%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #FF7FAA
  • Triadic colors: #D47FFF, #FFD47F
  • The name comes from aqua marina (Latin).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Aquamarine #7FFFD4 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
GREEN-CYAN
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Aquamarine #7FFFD4 pairs with #FF7FAA as its complementary color, and #D47FFF and #FFD47F in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Aquamarine #7FFFD4 moves from dark #001A11 tones through the base color to lighter #E6FFF6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #E3E3D6
Protanopia #F5F5D3
Tritanopia #8BFAFA
Achromatopsia #E8E8E8

Frequently Asked Questions

Aquamarine (#7FFFD4) is a color with RGB(127, 255, 212) and HSL(159.84°, 50.2%, 100%).

#7FFFD4 pairs strongly with #FF7FAA as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#7FFFD4 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Cool styles.

The name Aquamarine is linked to aqua marina from Latin, meaning water of the sea.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word aqua marina
Meaning water of the sea
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Ancient

History

Aquamarine is a blue-green variety of the mineral beryl. Its name, meaning 'water of the sea,' perfectly describes its color. Historically, it was believed to protect sailors, ensure a safe voyage, and calm the waves. Ancient Romans believed it could cure illnesses of the throat, stomach, and liver. It was also thought to enhance intellect and make one unconquerable. During the Middle Ages, it was used to counteract the effects of poison. In more recent times, it has been a popular gemstone for jewelry, particularly during the Art Deco period.

First Recorded Use

The term 'aquamarine' as a gemstone name dates back to antiquity, referring to its sea-like color. Pliny the Elder (1st century AD) described beryls (the mineral family aquamarine belongs to) and their various colors, including those resembling the sea.

Cultural Associations

Often associated with the sea, sailors, and mermaids. Considered a symbol of youth, health, and hope. Believed to bring happiness to marriage and is a traditional gift for a 19th wedding anniversary. In some cultures, it is thought to bring courage and reduce fear.

Similar Named Colors
Magic Mint #AAF0D1 ΔE 6.78
Teal Deer #99E6B3 ΔE 7.97
Medium Aquamarine #66DDAA ΔE 8.05
Pearl Aqua #88D8C0 ΔE 9.59

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #7FFFD4;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #7FFFD4;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #7FFFD4;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #7FFFD4,
        #FFFFFF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #7FFFD4,
        #FFFFFF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$aquamarine: #7FFFD4;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$aquamarine-r: 127;
$aquamarine-g: 255;
$aquamarine-b: 212;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $aquamarine;
    color: rgba($aquamarine-r, $aquamarine-g, $aquamarine-b, 0.8);
}