Plush Aqua Cascade

#2aeae3

Notes

Plush Aqua Cascade (#2AEAE3) is a true cyan with a vibrant character. It holds its own as a focal accent, carrying visual weight without tipping into neon territory. Its HSL profile (178°, 82%, 54%) places it in the highly saturated band at a mid lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#2aeae3

RGB

rgb(42, 234, 227)

HSL

hsl(178, 82%, 54%)