Seafoam Green
A dusty muted lime with pastel character
Seafoam Green is a dusty, unsaturated lime with a gentle, pastel quality. The muted tones evoke a sense of peace and natural growth, making it a reliable choice for baby products and spring-themed branding. Because it creates a soft, harmonious backdrop, designers often use the hex code #99bb88 for nature-inspired websites and backgrounds where readability is essential.
About Seafoam Green
Faded garden gloves left out in the rain
What does seafoam green mean?
Pastel greens commonly stand for growth, spring, and nature, and this one leans herbal and powdery rather than leafy. Its low saturation and high lightness keep it soft and matte, so it reads as dusty and unhurried instead of bright.
Where you see seafoam green
- sage leaves
- eucalyptus stems
- matcha lattes
- vintage bathroom tile
- succulents
- painted garden furniture
What it works for
It works well for kitchen walls, ceramics, natural product packaging, and calm backgrounds that need green without weight.
What colors go with seafoam green?
Questions about Seafoam Green
What is the hex code for Seafoam Green?
Seafoam Green is #99bb88. In RGB that is rgb(153, 187, 136), in HSL hsl(100, 27%, 63%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 27%, 27%.
Does Seafoam Green #99bb88 lean warm or cool?
This shade leans slightly cool due to its unsaturated, grayish undertone, which pulls it away from the vibrant warmth of pure lime. The presence of muted, earthy pigments gives it a calm stability that works exceptionally well for background layering.
Is Seafoam Green readable on white or black?
Seafoam Green has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.