Sea Green

HEX: #2E8B57 | Modern Palette

On White
4.25:1
FAIL
On Black
4.95:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#2E8B57
RGB
46, 139, 87
HSL
146°, 66% ,54%
CMYK
66.91, 0, 37.41, 45.49

About Sea Green

Sea Green (#2E8B57) is a color with RGB(46, 139, 87) and HSL(146.45°, 66.91%, 54.51%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #8B2E62, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #572E8B and #8B572E. The name comes from Sea Green (English).

  • HEX: #2E8B57
  • RGB: 46, 139, 87
  • HSL: 146.45°, 66.91%, 54.51%
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #8B2E62
  • Triadic colors: #572E8B, #8B572E
  • The name comes from Sea Green (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Sea Green #2E8B57 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Sea Green #2E8B57 pairs with #8B2E62 as its complementary color, and #572E8B and #8B572E in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Sea Green #2E8B57 moves from dark #06130C tones through the base color to lighter #ECF9F1 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #797959
Protanopia #858557
Tritanopia #3F8686
Achromatopsia #7B7B7B

Frequently Asked Questions

Sea Green (#2E8B57) is a color with RGB(46, 139, 87) and HSL(146.45°, 66.91%, 54.51%).

#2E8B57 pairs strongly with #8B2E62 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#2E8B57 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Cool styles.

The name Sea Green is linked to Sea Green from English, meaning A color resembling the typical hue of shallow sea water or seaweed..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Sea Green
Meaning A color resembling the typical hue of shallow sea water or seaweed.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 17th Century

History

The term 'sea green' has been used to describe a color since at least the late 17th century. It is a compound color name, directly referencing the natural world for its description. The color itself is a shade of green with a noticeable blue tint, evoking the appearance of the ocean. It has been consistently used in art, fashion, and interior design to bring a sense of calm and nature.

First Recorded Use

1670

Cultural Associations

Sea green is often associated with tranquility, nature, freshness, and the ocean. It can evoke feelings of peace and serenity. In various cultures, green is linked to growth, renewal, and fertility, and the 'sea' modifier adds a dimension of depth and natural beauty. It's a popular color for spaces intended for relaxation.

Similar Named Colors
Spanish Green #009150 ΔE 3.43
Green-cyan #009966 ΔE 5.28
Shamrock Green #009E60 ΔE 6.52
Spanish Viridian #007F5C ΔE 6.68

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #2E8B57;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #2E8B57;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #2E8B57;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #2E8B57,
        #D93D94
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #2E8B57,
        #D93D94
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$sea-green: #2E8B57;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$sea-green-r: 46;
$sea-green-g: 139;
$sea-green-b: 87;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $sea-green;
    color: rgba($sea-green-r, $sea-green-g, $sea-green-b, 0.8);
}