Dark Sea Green Color (#8FBC8F)
Dark Sea Green is a CSS named color defined as hex code #8FBC8F. Dark Sea Green is a muted, grayish green with low saturation. It is a common CSS stand-in for sage green.
Color Overview & Formats
darkseagreenLuminance: 0.4379| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #8FBC8F | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(143, 188, 143) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 25%, 65%) | Hue (120°), Saturation (25%), Lightness (65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 24%, 74%) | Hue, Saturation (24%), Value/Brightness (74%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 24%, 26%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.751 0.080 144.7) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #8FBC8F; /* or darkseagreen */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #8FBC8F, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Dark Sea Green reaches 9.76:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Dark Sea Green?
These 6 colors all go well with Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Dark Sea Green: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Dark Sea Green (HSL 120°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (120° to 300°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (90° and 150°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (240° and 0°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 9.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 7.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Dark Sea Green Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#8FBC8F)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
darkseagreen = #8fbc8f (rgb(143, 188, 143))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for calm backgrounds, botanical and wellness palettes, and wedding or interior themes. On Dark Sea Green, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (9.76:1); white text fails even for large text (2.15:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Dark Sea Green?
Yes. Black text on Dark Sea Green has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 9.76:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Dark Sea Green?
No. White text on Dark Sea Green has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.15:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Dark Sea Green?
Black, Navy, Dark Slate Gray, Ivory, Wheat and Pink all go well with Dark Sea Green. Black (9.76:1) and Navy (7.44:1) have enough contrast for text on Dark Sea Green; Dark Slate Gray, Ivory, Wheat and Pink work better as a background or accent.
Is dark sea green the same as sage green?
Sage green is not a CSS named color and has no standard hex code, and sage shades vary between sources. Dark Sea Green (#8FBC8F) is the nearest CSS color.