Aquamarine

Q: How do I use #16E9C6 in CSS?

You can use #16E9C6 in CSS with: background-color: #16E9C6; or color: #16E9C6; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 233, 198). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 0%, 15%, 9%.

#16E9C6

Aquamarine is a cool medium color with the hex code #16E9C6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 22, 233, 198 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 0%, 15%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Aquamarine color values

HEX: #16E9C6
RGB: 22, 233, 198
HSL: 170°, 83%, 50%
CMYK: 91, 0, 15, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Aquamarine sits at 170° on the color wheel with 83% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 83%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Aquamarine is rendered as rgb(22, 233, 198), where the green channel leads at 233, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Aquamarine translates to a CMYK breakdown of 91C 0M 15Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (91%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Aquamarine

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #16E9C6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 22, 233, 198;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#16E9C6',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 0%
Y: 15%
K: 9%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(22, 233, 198)
rgba(22, 233, 198, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 170° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #16E9C6?

#16E9C6 is Aquamarine, a cool medium color with RGB values of 22, 233, 198. It has a hue of 170°, 83% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #16E9C6?

The RGB color code for #16E9C6 is rgb(22, 233, 198). This means it contains 22 red, 233 green, and 198 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Aquamarine a warm or cool color?

Aquamarine (#16E9C6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #16E9C6 in CSS?

You can use #16E9C6 in CSS with: background-color: #16E9C6; or color: #16E9C6; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 233, 198). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 0%, 15%, 9%.