Aquamarine

Q: How do I use #9AFED6 in CSS?

You can use #9AFED6 in CSS with: background-color: #9AFED6; or color: #9AFED6; or as an RGB value: rgb(154, 254, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 0%, 16%, 0%.

#9AFED6

Aquamarine is a cool light color with the hex code #9AFED6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 154, 254, 214 in digital design or CMYK 39%, 0%, 16%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Aquamarine color values

HEX: #9AFED6
RGB: 154, 254, 214
HSL: 156°, 98%, 80%
CMYK: 39, 0, 16, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Aquamarine sits at 156° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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(154, 254, 214), where the green channel leads at 254, 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 39C 0M 16Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 39% cyan, 16% 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: #9AFED6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 154, 254, 214;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9AFED6',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 39%
M: 0%
Y: 16%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(154, 254, 214)
rgba(154, 254, 214, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

19 brand s with colors near 156° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9AFED6?

#9AFED6 is Aquamarine, a cool light color with RGB values of 154, 254, 214. It has a hue of 156°, 98% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9AFED6?

The RGB color code for #9AFED6 is rgb(154, 254, 214). This means it contains 154 red, 254 green, and 214 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Aquamarine a warm or cool color?

Aquamarine (#9AFED6) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #9AFED6 in CSS?

You can use #9AFED6 in CSS with: background-color: #9AFED6; or color: #9AFED6; or as an RGB value: rgb(154, 254, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 39%, 0%, 16%, 0%.