Aquamarine

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

You can use #9DFBBF in CSS with: background-color: #9DFBBF; or color: #9DFBBF; or as an RGB value: rgb(157, 251, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 0%, 24%, 2%.

#9DFBBF

Aquamarine is a cool light color with the hex code #9DFBBF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 157, 251, 191 in digital design or CMYK 37%, 0%, 24%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Aquamarine color values

HEX: #9DFBBF
RGB: 157, 251, 191
HSL: 142°, 92%, 80%
CMYK: 37, 0, 24, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Aquamarine sits at 142° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green 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(157, 251, 191), where the green channel leads at 251, 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 37C 0M 24Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 37% 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: #9DFBBF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 157, 251, 191;
}

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

Tailwind Config

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

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 37%
M: 0%
Y: 24%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(157, 251, 191)
rgba(157, 251, 191, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 142° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9DFBBF?

#9DFBBF is Aquamarine, a cool light color with RGB values of 157, 251, 191. It has a hue of 142°, 92% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9DFBBF?

The RGB color code for #9DFBBF is rgb(157, 251, 191). This means it contains 157 red, 251 green, and 191 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Aquamarine a warm or cool color?

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

How do I use #9DFBBF in CSS?

You can use #9DFBBF in CSS with: background-color: #9DFBBF; or color: #9DFBBF; or as an RGB value: rgb(157, 251, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 37%, 0%, 24%, 2%.