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Emerald Green vs Seafoam: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Emerald Green and Seafoam is hue — Emerald Green is a cool-leaning green, while Seafoam is a cool-leaning teal. Emerald Green (#50C878) has an HSL of 140°, 52%, 55%, whereas Seafoam (#93E9BE) sits at 150°, 66%, 75%.

Emerald Green#50C878
Seafoam#93E9BE
#50C878Blended: #72D99B#93E9BE

Emerald Green vs Seafoam: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Emerald Green Seafoam
BrightnessMedium (L=55%) — balanced, versatileLight (L=75%) — airy, soft, approachable
SaturationModerately saturated (S=52%) — balanced in intensityModerately saturated (S=66%) — balanced in intensity
Hue familyGreenTeal
TemperatureCool-leaningCool-leaning
Hex code#50C878#93E9BE
RGB80, 200, 120147, 233, 190

Can you use Emerald Green and Seafoam together?

Seafoam text on Emerald Green
Emerald Green text on Seafoam
Contrast Ratio:1.48:1Insufficient Contrast

How to Tell Emerald Green and Seafoam Apart

  • Look at lightness first: Seafoam is noticeably lighter.
  • Check saturation: Seafoam looks more vivid and saturated.
  • Watch the undertone: the hue shifts 10° between them, which changes the perceived temperature.
  • Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Emerald Green vs Seafoam in Design

Use Emerald Green for:
Eco, nature, wellness brands
Finance, success, growth
Go-states and confirmations
Food and garden products
Calm, grounded UI surfaces
Use Seafoam for:
Professional, calm branding
Health and wellness UI
Dark-mode accent colors
Modern tech interfaces
Corporate presentations

Emerald Green and Seafoam Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Emerald Green#50C878

Emerald Green (#50C878) is a medium, moderately saturated green with a cool-leaning undertone — it feels balanced, versatile and balanced in intensity.

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Seafoam#93E9BE

Seafoam (#93E9BE) is a light, moderately saturated teal with a cool-leaning undertone — it feels airy, soft, approachable and balanced in intensity.

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Emerald Green and Seafoam WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Emerald Green text on white
2.13:1Fail
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Emerald Green text on black
9.87:1AAA
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Seafoam text on white
1.43:1Fail
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Seafoam text on black
14.64:1AAA
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Emerald Green text on Seafoam
1.48:1Fail
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Seafoam text on Emerald Green
1.48:1Fail

Explore Emerald Green and Seafoam individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Emerald Green color page#50C878 · shades, tints, pairingsSeafoam color page#93E9BE · shades, tints, pairings

More Emerald Green and Seafoam Comparisons

Emerald Green vs Seafoam FAQ

What is the difference between emerald green and seafoam?+
The main difference between Emerald Green and Seafoam is hue — Emerald Green is a cool-leaning green, while Seafoam is a cool-leaning teal. Emerald Green (#50C878) has an HSL of 140°, 52%, 55%, whereas Seafoam (#93E9BE) sits at 150°, 66%, 75%.
Is emerald green darker than seafoam?+
Yes. Emerald Green is darker, with a lightness of 55% in HSL compared to Seafoam at 75% — a 20-point gap.
Are emerald green and seafoam the same color?+
No. Emerald Green is #50C878 and Seafoam is #93E9BE. They differ by 10° in hue, 20% in lightness, and 14% in saturation.
Which is more saturated, emerald green or seafoam?+
Seafoam is more saturated. In HSL, Emerald Green has 52% saturation and Seafoam has 66% — Seafoam is the more vivid of the two, while Emerald Green reads as more muted.
Is emerald green warm or cool?+
Emerald Green (#50C878) is a cool-leaning green. Its hue sits at 140° on the color wheel, which places it in the cool-leaning range.
Is seafoam warm or cool?+
Seafoam (#93E9BE) is a cool-leaning teal. Its hue sits at 150° on the color wheel, which places it in the cool-leaning range.
Can you use emerald green and seafoam together?+
Yes. Emerald Green (green) and Seafoam (teal) can work as a complementary or analogous pair. Use one as the dominant tone and the other as a 10–20% accent to keep the palette balanced.
What color family does emerald green belong to?+
Emerald Green belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 140°, 52%, 55% — a cool-leaning tone within the broader green group.
What is the hex code for emerald green?+
The hex code for Emerald Green is #50C878. In RGB, that's rgb(80, 200, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(140, 52%, 55%).
What is the hex code for seafoam?+
The hex code for Seafoam is #93E9BE. In RGB, that's rgb(147, 233, 190), and in HSL it's hsl(150, 66%, 75%).