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Sea Green
Sea Green
#2E8B57Click to copy
Sea Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(46, 139, 87)Copy
HSLhsl(146, 50%, 36%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(146, 67%, 55%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(67%, 0%, 37%, 45%)Copy
Sea Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#2E8B57
Click to copy#8B2E62
Click to copyAnalogous
#338B2E
Click to copy#2E8B86
Click to copySplit Complementary
#862E8B
Click to copy#8B2E33
Click to copyMonochromatic
#2E8B57
Click to copy#68B78B
Click to copy#ADD8C0
Click to copy#153E27
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copySea Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
4.25 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.95 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.89 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.98 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Sea Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Sea Green Color Introduction
Definition
Sea Green (HEX #2E8B57) has the RGB value rgb(46, 139, 87), the HSL value hsl(146°, 50%, 36%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(67%, 0%, 37%, 45%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Sea Green is #8B2E62, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #348B2E and #2E8B86 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#852E8B, #8B2E33) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Sea Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Sea Green has a contrast ratio of 4.25:1 against white and 4.95:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Sea Green has a lightness of 36% and a saturation of 50%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The color of the deep sea.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Sea Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Sea Green is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Sea Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
