Color Name: Dark Sea Green
Hex Color Code: #8FBC8F
RGB Color Code: RGB(143, 188, 143)
CMYK Values*: 23.9%, 0.0%, 23.9%, 26.3%
Color Family (Hue): Green





What color is Dark Sea Green?

Dark Sea Green color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Sea Green is #8FBC8F, and the RGB color code is RGB(143, 188, 143).

In the RGB color model, Dark Sea Green has a red value of 143, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 23.9% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 120° (degrees), 25.1 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Sea Green has a hue of 120° (degrees), 23.9 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Dark Sea Green is cool or warm?

The color Dark Sea Green is a cool color.



What is the LRV of Dark Sea Green? (For interior and product design)

Dark Sea Green has an LRV of nearly 44. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Dark Sea Green

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of Dark Sea Green with dark and light Color





Is Dark Sea Green Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Dark Sea Green meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Dark Sea Green color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(143, 188, 143)
Red
143 (56.1%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
23.94%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
23.94%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(120deg, 25.1 %, 64.9 %)

Hue
120°
Saturation
25.14 %.
Lightness
64.90 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 98, 67)
Red
36 (14.1%)
Yellow
98 (38.4%)
Blue
67 (26.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
120°
Saturation
23.94 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 120°

W: 56.08 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 34.27

Y : 43.79

Z : 32.63

YXY

Y1 : 43.79

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 43.92%

M : 26.27%

Y : 43.92%


LRV

~ 43.8 %

Munsell Color System

0.6G 7.1/5.5

CIE-Lab

L : 72.09

A : -23.82

B : 18.03

CIE-Lch

L : 72.09

C : 29.87

H : 142.87

CIE-Luv

L : 72.09

U : -22.59

V : 29.2

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.17

A : -23.36

B : 17.08






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Sea Green


Here are the colors similar to Dark Sea Green . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#9AB973
Olivine
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)
#A0D6B4
Turquoise Green
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Dark Sea Green color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Sea Green to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


Dark Sea Green color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Sea Green to Pantone PMS


#9ABB91
PANTONE 2261 C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#8EAE81
PANTONE 4206 C
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#8CAC89
PANTONE 2262 C
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#71B790
PANTONE 2248 C
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dark Sea Green color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Sea Green to British Standard 4800


#85B582
BS 14-C-35 - Breamer
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#A0BF92
BS 16-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)
#80CE86
BS 14-E-50 - Green
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Sea Green


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Sea Green . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Dark Sea Green color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Sea Green to Benjamin Moore


#8DBA8E
Gumdrop (564)
ΔE - 0.59 (99.4% similar)
#88C58E
Branch Brook Green (572)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#7FB37F
Cedar Green (2034-40)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#7AAC7A
Aurora Borealis (565)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Dark Sea Green color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Sea Green to Sherwin Williams


#8EC298
Vegan (SW 6738)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#78B185
Frosted Emerald (SW 9035)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#99C285
Picnic (SW 6731)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#8AC1A1
Lark Green (SW 6745)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Behr


Dark Sea Green color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Sea Green to Behr


#8CBD97
Garden Swing (M410-4)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#88C096
Country Weekend (MQ6-40)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#99B792
Brookview (M400-4)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#84C299
Willow Hedge (P410-4)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)





PPG Paints


Dark Sea Green color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Sea Green to PPG Paints


#89B386
Chatty Cricket (PPG1131-5)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#96BF83
Hearty Hosta (PPG1223-5)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#91AF88
Pear Cactus (PPG1130-5)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#A2C7A3
French Market (PPG1131-4)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Sea Green color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Sea Green to Dunn-Edwards


#88BB95
Forest Frolic (DE 5669)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#9ABF8D
Rolling Hills (DE 5606)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#7FB383
Verde (DE 5627)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#95B388
Foliage (DE 5612)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)


Valspar


Dark Sea Green color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Sea Green to Valspar


#8ABA97
Green-Eyed Lady (8002-33D)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#A2C094
Heartland Frosty (5008-5C)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#88B999
Clean Green (V025-2)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#8AAD7D
Green Goddess (5008-6A)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



8FBC8F
Dark Sea Green

BC8FBC
Pastel Violet*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Dark Sea Green - #8FBC8F?

Color that best contrast with Dark Sea Green - #8FBC8F is #BC8FBC, color name is Pastel Violet*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Dark Sea Green - #8FBC8F?

Complementary or Opposite color for Dark Sea Green - #8FBC8F is #BC8FBC, color name is Pastel Violet*.






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