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Seafoam#93E9BE

Seafoam color code is #93E9BE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with seafoam.

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Seafoam Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Seafoam is 0.6820. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.43:1 against white and 14.64:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Seafoam on white1.43:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Seafoam on black14.64:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Seafoam1.43:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Seafoam14.64:1AAA

Seafoam — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Seafoam?+
The hex code for Seafoam is #93E9BE. In RGB it's rgb(147, 233, 190), and in HSL it's hsl(150, 66%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of Seafoam?+
Seafoam in RGB is (147, 233, 190). Written in CSS: rgb(147, 233, 190).
What is the CMYK value of Seafoam?+
Seafoam converts to CMYK(37%, 0%, 18%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #93E9BE.
Is seafoam a warm or cool color?+
Seafoam (#93E9BE) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 150° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does seafoam belong to?+
Seafoam belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 150°, 66%, 75% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is seafoam accessible for body text on a white background?+
Seafoam on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.43:1 — 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 seafoam?+
The nearest Pantone match for Seafoam (#93E9BE) is 359 C Pantone 359 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Seafoam in design

Practical guidance for using seafoam (#93E9BE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Seafoam (#93E9BE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 14.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Seafoam (#93E9BE) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

Seafoam 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

Seafoam 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.