Sea Green
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Sea Green is a muted, middle-ground green that avoids being overly vivid. It pairs well with warm cream or soft terracotta, which prevents it from looking clinical. Because #2e8b57 provides enough contrast for readable body text against a white background, it works effectively as a stable, primary brand color. The hex code for this shade is #2e8b57.
Questions about Sea Green
What is the hex code for Sea Green?
Sea Green is #2e8b57. In RGB that is rgb(46, 139, 87), in HSL hsl(146, 50%, 36%) and in CMYK 67%, 0%, 37%, 45%.
What colors pair well with Sea Green #2e8b57?
Sea Green #2e8b57 works best when paired with warm, neutral tones that soften its natural clinical edge. Try balancing it with terracotta for an earthy contrast or a warm cream to create a clean, sophisticated, and inviting visual hierarchy.
Is Sea Green readable on white or black?
Sea Green has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.