Aquamarine

Q: How do I use #8EFADE in CSS?

You can use #8EFADE in CSS with: background-color: #8EFADE; or color: #8EFADE; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 250, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 0%, 11%, 2%.

#8EFADE

Aquamarine is a cool light color with the hex code #8EFADE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 142, 250, 222 in digital design or CMYK 43%, 0%, 11%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Aquamarine color values

HEX: #8EFADE
RGB: 142, 250, 222
HSL: 164°, 92%, 77%
CMYK: 43, 0, 11, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Aquamarine sits at 164° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 77% 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. 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(142, 250, 222), where the green channel leads at 250, 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 43C 0M 11Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 43% cyan, 11% 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: #8EFADE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 250, 222;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8EFADE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 43%
M: 0%
Y: 11%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(142, 250, 222)
rgba(142, 250, 222, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 164° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8EFADE?

#8EFADE is Aquamarine, a cool light color with RGB values of 142, 250, 222. It has a hue of 164°, 92% saturation, and 77% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8EFADE?

The RGB color code for #8EFADE is rgb(142, 250, 222). This means it contains 142 red, 250 green, and 222 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Aquamarine a warm or cool color?

Aquamarine (#8EFADE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #8EFADE in CSS?

You can use #8EFADE in CSS with: background-color: #8EFADE; or color: #8EFADE; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 250, 222). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 0%, 11%, 2%.