Sea Green hex code
The hex code for sea green is #2E8B57. In RGB that is rgb(46, 139, 87) and in HSL it is hsl(146, 50%, 36%).
The hex code for sea green is #2E8B57. In RGB that is rgb(46, 139, 87) and in HSL it is hsl(146, 50%, 36%).
Sea Green · #2E8B57
Colour codes
- HEX
- #2E8B57
- RGB
- rgb(46, 139, 87)
- HSL
- hsl(146, 50%, 36%)
- CMYK
- 67, 0, 37, 45
- CSS name
- seagreen
- Contrast on white
- 4.25:1
- Contrast on black
- 4.95:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #58a279
40% lighter · #82b99a
60% lighter · #abd1bc
80% lighter · #d5e8dd
20% darker · #256f46
40% darker · #1c5334
60% darker · #123823
80% darker · #091c11
Complementary colour
Sea Green · #2E8B57
Opposite on the colour wheel · #8a2e62
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for sea green?
The hex code for sea green is #2E8B57. In RGB that is rgb(46, 139, 87) and in HSL it is hsl(146, 50%, 36%).
Can I use sea green for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 4.25:1 on white and 4.95:1 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 sea green?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #8A2E62. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of sea green instead.
Is sea green a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword seagreen, so color: seagreen and color: #2E8B57 render exactly the same.