Aquamarine is a
cool light color with the hex code #6CF9BC.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
108, 249, 188 in digital design or CMYK 57%, 0%, 24%, 2% for print applications.
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Aquamarine
#6CF9BC
Aquamarine color values
- HEX
- #6CF9BC
- RGB
- 108, 249, 188
- HSL
- 154°, 92%, 70%
- CMYK
- 57, 0, 24, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Aquamarine sits at 154° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Aquamarine is rendered as rgb(108, 249, 188), where the green channel leads at 249, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Aquamarine translates to a CMYK breakdown of 57C 0M 24Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 57% cyan, 24% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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: #6CF9BC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 108, 249, 188;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6CF9BC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 57%
M: 0%
Y: 24%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(108, 249, 188)
rgba(108, 249, 188, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6CF9BC?
#6CF9BC is Aquamarine, a cool light color with RGB values of 108, 249, 188. It has a hue of 154°, 92%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6CF9BC?
The RGB color code for #6CF9BC is rgb(108, 249, 188). This means it contains 108 red,
249 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Aquamarine a warm or cool color?
Aquamarine (#6CF9BC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6CF9BC in CSS?
You can use #6CF9BC in CSS with:
background-color: #6CF9BC; or color: #6CF9BC; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 249, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 0%, 24%, 2%.