Aquamarine or aquamarine blue is the name of a cyan color (very light green blue), of weak saturation , semitransparent, which corresponds specifically to the coloration of the beryl stone called precisely aquamarine
Summary
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- 1 History
- 2 Varieties of the Aquamarine Color
- 1 Pale blue aquamarine
- 2 Emerald
- 3 Hawaiian Blue
- 4 Surrey Green
- 3 Number or Color Code Aquamarine
- 4 Source
History
The name Aguamarina comes from the Latin aqua marinos, which means “sea water” which refers to the bright color of the ocean . And it is an intermediate shade between cyan and green with a touch of bluish, resulting in a light color with a tendency to transparency. Its name is due to a mineral of the same name, which is known for its beauty and its psychic properties.
In RGB code , this color is composed of 49.8% red, 100% green, and 83.1% blue. Regarding the CMYK code , it is composed of 50.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 16.9% yellow and 0% black. At the same time it has a tone angle of 159.8 degrees, a saturation of 100% and a luminosity of 74.9%.
The Aquamarine color has a close relationship with anything connected to the sea , at the same time that it relates to the reflection of the sky on the surface of seas and oceans. This makes the color evoke the purity of the crystal clear waters, and the euphoria and relaxation of the sea. It’s calming, relaxing, and clean, and inspires truth, trust, and abandon.
It also evokes the feeling of beautiful unspoiled beaches , which is why this color is ideal and quite popular in the construction of swimming pools and environments made for the outdoors, creating an incredibly fresh feeling.
Aquamarine Color Varieties
Pale blue aquamarine
It is a light aquamarine color that refers to the winter sky . It helps to reflect, question and relax. In addition, it contributes to patience and forgiveness, to control the temper and to be more cheerful and have more confidence. At the same time it helps to relieve pain . Pale Turquoise Aquamarine
This color related to the turquoise tone creates a fresh, energetic and welcoming environment that allows the place to transmit a feeling of serenity, hope, balance and discovery. It also makes you feel harmony and inner peace in your soul.
Emerald
It is a vivid green inspired by the color of the emerald gem. It is also a symbol of Ireland, which is often referred to as the “Emerald Isle”. With faint bluish tones, it falls between green and blue-green on the color wheel.
Emerald promotes healing and well-being and is the color of growth, renewal, and prosperity. It is a sophisticated and luxurious color, and has been used to represent beauty and new life in many cultures and religions.
Hawaiian Blue
Hawaiian blue has a similarity to turquoise with medium-high saturation. It receives its name from the blue Hawaiian drink, which is a well-known cocktail in Curaçao whose taste is similar to the piña colada.
Surrey Green
A grayish yellow to pale green green that is darker than tea colored.
Aquamarine Color Number or Code
- Hexadecimal code: # 9FD5D1
