Codes & values
- Color Name
Sea Green - Color ID
KDF-C-03050327 - HEX
#2E8B57 - RGB
rgb(46, 139, 87) - RGBA
rgba(46, 139, 87, 1) - HSL
hsl(146, 50%, 36%) - HSLA
hsla(146, 50%, 36%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(146, 67%, 55%) - CMYK
cmyk(67%, 0%, 37%, 45%) - Light / Dark
mid
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Sea Green?
- #2E8B57
- What is Sea Green RGB?
- rgb(46, 139, 87)
- What is Sea Green HSL?
- hsl(146, 50%, 36%)
- What is Sea Green CMYK?
- cmyk(67%, 0%, 37%, 45%)
What is Sea Green?
Sea Green is a curated green family color at #2E8B57. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui and matches the CSS named color keyword. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Sea Green HEX code
The HEX code for Sea Green is #2E8B57. Paste it into CSS as color: #2E8B57; or background-color: #2E8B57;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (2e8b57).
Sea Green RGB
Sea Green in RGB is rgb(46, 139, 87) (channels R 46, G 139, B 87). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(46, 139, 87, 1).
Sea Green HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(146, 50%, 36%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(146, 67%, 55%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Sea Green CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Sea Green is cmyk(67%, 0%, 37%, 45%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Sea Green
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #267449, #1F5D3A, #17462C, #0F2E1D, #08170E. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Sea Green
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #519E73, #74B28F, #97C5AB, #B9D8C7, #DCECE3. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Sea Green
Complementary pairing: #2E8B57, #8B2E62. Analogous neighbors: #338B2E, #2E8B57, #2E8B86. Triadic accents: #2E8B57, #572E8B, #8B572E. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Sea Green color combinations
A practical combo: primary #2E8B57, complementary accent #8B2E62, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #2E8B57, #852E8B, #8B2E33.
Sea Green in web design
Green signals success, growth, and eco brands. Mid greens pass AA on white more often than neon limes; forest tones suit nature and finance trust UI.
Sea Green in branding
Brand greens communicate sustainability, health, and Islamic / South Asian retail trust signals when carefully chosen. Contrast vs white is 4.25:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 4.95:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Sea Green?
- Sea Green: #2E8B57.
- What is Sea Green RGB?
- Sea Green: rgb(46, 139, 87).
- What is Sea Green HSL?
- Sea Green: hsl(146, 50%, 36%).
- What is Sea Green CMYK?
- Sea Green: cmyk(67%, 0%, 37%, 45%).
- What colors go with Sea Green?
- Try complementary #2E8B57, #8B2E62 or analogous #338B2E, #2E8B57, #2E8B86.
- Is Sea Green good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (4.25:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 4.25:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 4.95:1. Complementary swatch: #2E8B57, #8B2E62.
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