Bright Sea Green
A crisp, airy mint with pale undertones
Bright Sea Green is a pale, unsaturated mint with a crisp, airy quality. Because it is so light, it works best as a primary background color rather than for small text elements. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a grounded contrast that prevents it from feeling washed out. The hex code for this fresh, glistening shade is #9fe2bf.
About Bright Sea Green
Sea glass worn smooth in a shallow tide
What does bright sea green mean?
Mint and pale greens commonly suggest freshness, spring growth, clean water, and calm, orderly spaces. Its high lightness and restrained saturation read as airy and weightless, like light filtered through shallow water.
Where you see bright sea green
- sea foam on a wet shoreline
- sea glass
- mint chocolate chip ice cream
- jadeite mixing bowls
- eucalyptus leaves
- frosted mints
What it works for
It works well for spa branding, spring packaging, kitchen accents, and calm backgrounds that still carry a hint of cheer.
What colors go with bright sea green?
Blush #de5d83Warm pink balances the cool green, and both sit near the same lightness.Terracotta #e2725bMuted orange sits near this green's complement, so the pair glows without clashing.Charcoal #36454fDeep gray grounds the pale green and adds contrast without a hard edge.Periwinkle #ccccffThe cool blue violet keeps the mood airy while shifting the temperature just enough.
Questions about Bright Sea Green
What is the hex code for Bright Sea Green?
Bright Sea Green is #9fe2bf. In RGB that is rgb(159, 226, 191), in HSL hsl(149, 54%, 75%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 15%, 11%.
Is Bright Sea Green readable on white or black?
Bright Sea Green has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.10:1 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.