#A8FFF0
- Brightness
- 230.6
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 170°, 100%, 83%
- HSV V %
- 100%
- Lab
- 94.4, -29.3, -1.2
- CMYK (%)
- 34%, 0%, 6%, 0%
- PNG size
- 5.6 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, intense cool hue
Black text
18.23:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.15:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (18.23:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #A8FFF0
Common Name: Soft Aqua
RGB: (168, 255, 240)
HSL: H: 160°, S: 100%, L: 88%
Contrast vs White: 0.9 (AA pass)
Contrast vs Black: 10.1 (AA pass)
Mood: A light, airy color that evokes a calm and refreshing feeling. It's often associated with clarity, tranquility, and serenity. Soft Aqua tends to have a cool and clean vibe, offering a soothing atmosphere that is perfect for spaces designed to foster relaxation or creativity.
Notable Close Matches:
- Jotun Paints - Beryl Charm (#A4E2DB) - ΔE=12.16
- Benjamin Moore - Winter Green (#B4EEE3) - ΔE=9.83
- Behr Paint - Botanical Tint (#A7E7D7) - ΔE=9.66
- Kelly Moore - Pale Aquamarine (#99E3D5) - ΔE=9.76
Why Designers Use It:
- Soft Aqua is a go-to choice for creating open, light-filled spaces. Its combination of blue and green tones makes it versatile, soothing, and refreshing.
- It is popular in modern, minimalist designs due to its clean and gentle aesthetic. It’s often used in wellness-focused spaces, like spas and clinics, and in tech industries for web and UI design.
- Designers love how it pairs with neutrals and brighter accent colors. It can evoke natural environments, mimicking the tranquility of coastal waters or a clear sky.
- It can be trendy in certain geographic regions, particularly in the wellness and sustainable design movements. People are increasingly drawn to colors that evoke calm and natural serenity.
- Industries such as healthcare, technology, and interior design use it to inspire a sense of clarity, cleanliness, and innovation. It’s also popular in the automotive sector for interiors, especially in eco-friendly car designs.