Aquamarine is a
cool light color with the hex code #6EFCD6.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
110, 252, 214 in digital design or CMYK 56%, 0%, 15%, 1% for print applications.
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Aquamarine
#6EFCD6
Aquamarine color values
- HEX
- #6EFCD6
- RGB
- 110, 252, 214
- HSL
- 164°, 96%, 71%
- CMYK
- 56, 0, 15, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Aquamarine sits at 164° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 71% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Aquamarine is rendered as rgb(110, 252, 214), where the green channel leads at 252, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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 56C 0M 15Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 56% cyan, 15% 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: #6EFCD6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 110, 252, 214;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#6EFCD6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 56%
M: 0%
Y: 15%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(110, 252, 214)
rgba(110, 252, 214, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #6EFCD6?
#6EFCD6 is Aquamarine, a cool light color with RGB values of 110, 252, 214. It has a hue of 164°, 96%
saturation, and 71% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #6EFCD6?
The RGB color code for #6EFCD6 is rgb(110, 252, 214). This means it contains 110 red,
252 green, and 214 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Aquamarine a warm or cool color?
Aquamarine (#6EFCD6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #6EFCD6 in CSS?
You can use #6EFCD6 in CSS with:
background-color: #6EFCD6; or color: #6EFCD6; or as an RGB value: rgb(110, 252, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 0%, 15%, 1%.