Aquamarine Color: HEX Code, RGB and Meaning
Aquamarine is a bright blue-green, like clear tropical water, and its exact shade varies a lot by source.
HEX is one common value Last updated:
#2EE8BBrgb(46, 232, 187)hsl(165, 80%, 55%)cmyk(80%, 0%, 19%, 9%)Color definitions vary by source. The HEX above is one common value for "aquamarine" from the open color-name-list dataset, not an official standard. CMYK is a simple conversion; printed results depend on ink and paper.
What aquamarine means
Aquamarine is the color of shallow tropical water: clear, fresh and slightly playful. It is associated with calm, clarity and openness, as well as a holiday mood.
It also carries a link to the gemstone of the same name, which tends to be a pale blue-green. Because definitions differ, check the swatch rather than the name when matching.
Tints and shades of aquamarine
Lighter tints are made by mixing with white and darker shades by mixing with black. Click a swatch to copy its HEX.
Aquamarine color palettes
Complementary
Two colors opposite each other on the color wheel: the strongest contrast.
Analogous
Three neighbors on the wheel: a smooth, low-contrast scheme.
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced around the wheel: lively but balanced.
Colors that go with aquamarine
- Coral (#FF7F50): A lively, warm complement.
- Navy Blue (#000080): A deep, nautical anchor.
- White (#FFFFFF): Keeps the look clean and bright.
- Sand (#E2CA76): A soft beachy base.
Similar named colors
Where aquamarine is used
- Fashion. Aquamarine works as a summer color in dresses, swimwear and accessories. It stands out against white, denim and tan.
- Interiors. In rooms it feels light and refreshing, especially in bathrooms, kitchens and coastal spaces. It works best as an accent or in a pale version.
- Branding. Travel, wellness, water and tech brands use similar tones to suggest freshness and clarity.
Aquamarine vs mint
Mint is greener and cooler. Aquamarine sits more evenly between green and blue and, in this dataset, is more vivid and saturated.
Note that the CSS web color called aquamarine is much paler than the version shown here, which is a good reminder that names do not guarantee the same shade across sources.
Frequently asked questions
What color is aquamarine?
It is a blue-green, between green and cyan. Some versions are pale like the gemstone; others, like the one shown here, are vivid.
Is aquamarine the same as turquoise?
They are neighbors. Turquoise is usually a little deeper and bluer; aquamarine is lighter and often greener.
Why does the aquamarine HEX differ between sites?
Because the name has no single official value. The CSS definition is paler than the dataset value shown here.
What goes with aquamarine?
Coral, navy, sand and white all work well.