Dark Sea Green is a medium-light, muted shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #8FBC8F, which equals rgb(143, 188, 143) in RGB and hsl(120, 25%, 65%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C24 M0 Y24 K26, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8FBC8F - RGB
143, 188, 143 - HSL
120°, 25%, 65% - CMYK
24, 0, 24, 26 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Dark Sea Green
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.76:1. Its complementary color is #BC8FBC.
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Dark Sea Green color codes
| HEX | #8FBC8F |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(143, 188, 143) |
| HSL | hsl(120, 25%, 65%) |
| HSV | 120°, 24%, 74% |
| CMYK | 24%, 0%, 24%, 26% |
| Decimal | 9419919 |
Shades and tints of Dark Sea Green
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECF4EC - 100
#DAE9DA - 200
#C7DEC7 - 300
#B4D2B4 - 400
#A2C7A2 - 500
#8FBC8F - 600
#779D77 - 700
#5F7D5F - 800
#485E48 - 900
#303F30 - 950
#181F18
Color harmonies for Dark Sea Green
- Complementary
#BC8FBC≈ Light Dusty Magenta - Analogous −30°
#A6BC8F≈ Light Dusty Fern - Analogous +30°
#8FBCA6≈ Light Dusty Malachite - Triadic +120°
#8F8FBC≈ Light Dusty Blue - Triadic +240°
#BC8F8F≈ Light Dusty Red - Split 150°
#A68FBC≈ Light Dusty Periwinkle - Split 210°
#BC8FA6≈ Light Dusty Carmine
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Sea Green
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Sea Green | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Dark Sea Green | Aa | 9.76:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Dark Sea Green
background-color: #8FBC8F;color: #8FBC8F;background-color: rgb(143, 188, 143);background-color: hsl(120, 25%, 65%);:root { --color-dark-sea-green: #8FBC8F; }class="bg-[#8FBC8F]"Colors similar to Dark Sea Green
- Light Dusty Green
#97BA97 - Light Dusty Kelly
#97BA9A - Light Dusty Shamrock
#9ABA97 - Light Dusty Emerald
#97BA9E - Light Dusty Clover
#9EBA97 - Light Dusty Jade
#97BAA1 - Light Dusty Leaf
#A1BA97 - Light Muted Shamrock
#8DCB86 - Light Muted Kelly
#86CB8D - Light Muted Clover
#93CB86 - Light Muted Emerald
#86CB93 - Light Muted Green
#86CB86
More green shades
- Sea Green
#2E8B57 - Mint Cream
#F5FFFA - Pale Green
#98FB98 - Aquamarine
#7FFFD4 - Dark Green
#006400 - Dark Olive Green
#556B2F - Green
#008000 - Green Yellow
#ADFF2F - Lawn Green
#7CFC00 - Light Green
#90EE90 - Lime
#00FF00
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Sea Green?
The HEX code for Dark Sea Green is #8FBC8F.
What is the RGB value of Dark Sea Green?
Dark Sea Green has an RGB value of 143, 188, 143 (rgb(143, 188, 143)). In HSL it is 120°, 25%, 65%.
What text color should I use on Dark Sea Green?
Use black text on Dark Sea Green. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 and black text has 9.76:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Sea Green?
The complementary color of Dark Sea Green is #BC8FBC. Analogous colors #A6BC8F and #8FBCA6 also pair well.