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Dark Sea Green
Dark Sea Green
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Dark Sea Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(143, 188, 143)Copy
HSLhsl(120, 25%, 65%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(120, 24%, 74%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(24%, 0%, 24%, 26%)Copy
Dark Sea Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#8FBC8F
Click to copy#BC8FBC
Click to copyAnalogous
#A6BC8F
Click to copy#8FBCA6
Click to copySplit Complementary
#A68FBC
Click to copy#BC8FA6
Click to copyMonochromatic
#8FBC8F
Click to copy#D5DCD5
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#568F56
Click to copy#304F30
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Click to copyDark Sea 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
2.15 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.76 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.97 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.87 : 1
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Dark Sea Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Dark Sea Green Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Sea Green (HEX #8FBC8F) has the RGB value rgb(143, 188, 143), the HSL value hsl(120°, 25%, 65%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(24%, 0%, 24%, 26%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Sea Green is #BC8FBC, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A6BC8F and #8FBCA6 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#A58FBC, #BC8FA6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Sea Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Sea Green has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 against white and 9.76:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors 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, Dark Sea Green has a lightness of 65% and a saturation of 25%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A soft gray-green.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Dark 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, Dark Sea Green is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Dark 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.
