Dark Sea Green hex code
The hex code for dark sea green is #8FBC8F. In RGB that is rgb(143, 188, 143) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 25%, 65%).
The hex code for dark sea green is #8FBC8F. In RGB that is rgb(143, 188, 143) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 25%, 65%).
Dark Sea Green · #8FBC8F
Colour codes
- HEX
- #8FBC8F
- RGB
- rgb(143, 188, 143)
- HSL
- hsl(120, 25%, 65%)
- CMYK
- 24, 0, 24, 26
- CSS name
- darkseagreen
- Contrast on white
- 2.15:1
- Contrast on black
- 9.76:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #a5c9a5
40% lighter · #bcd7bc
60% lighter · #d2e4d2
80% lighter · #e9f2e9
20% darker · #729672
40% darker · #567156
60% darker · #394b39
80% darker · #1d261d
Complementary colour
Dark Sea Green · #8FBC8F
Opposite on the colour wheel · #bc8fbc
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark sea green?
The hex code for dark sea green is #8FBC8F. In RGB that is rgb(143, 188, 143) and in HSL it is hsl(120, 25%, 65%).
Can I use dark sea green for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 on white and 9.76:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with dark sea green?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #BC8FBC. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of dark sea green instead.
Is dark sea green a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword darkseagreen, so color: darkseagreen and color: #8FBC8F render exactly the same.