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Dark Sea Green#8FBC8F

Dark Sea Green color code is #8FBC8F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with dark sea green.

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Dark Sea Green Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Dark Sea Green is 0.4379. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.15:1 against white and 9.76:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Dark Sea Green on white2.15:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Dark Sea Green on black9.76:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Dark Sea Green2.15:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Dark Sea Green9.76:1AAA

Dark Sea Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Dark Sea Green?+
The hex code for Dark Sea Green is #8FBC8F. In RGB it's rgb(143, 188, 143), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 25%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of Dark Sea Green?+
Dark Sea Green in RGB is (143, 188, 143). Written in CSS: rgb(143, 188, 143).
What is the CMYK value of Dark Sea Green?+
Dark Sea Green converts to CMYK(24%, 0%, 24%, 26%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8FBC8F.
Is dark sea green a warm or cool color?+
Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does dark sea green belong to?+
Dark Sea Green belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 25%, 65% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is dark sea green accessible for body text on a white background?+
Dark Sea Green on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.15:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for dark sea green?+
The nearest Pantone match for Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F) is 7494 C Green Mist, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Dark Sea Green in design

Practical guidance for using dark sea green (#8FBC8F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Dark Sea Green flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Dark Sea Green works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.