# Dark Sea Green Color (#8FBC8F)

> Dark Sea Green is a CSS named color defined as hex code #8FBC8F.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/dark-sea-green/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `darkseagreen`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #8FBC8F
- **RGB**: rgb(143, 188, 143)
- **HSL**: hsl(120, 25%, 65%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(120, 24%, 74%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(24%, 0%, 24%, 26%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.751 0.080 144.7)

## What Colors Go With Dark Sea Green
Contrast is each color on Dark Sea Green (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 9.76:1, text-safe. Strong, readable text on dark sea green.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 7.44:1, text-safe. A deep blue that reads well as text.
- **Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F)**: 4.15:1, background or accent. A dark neutral for a muted, sophisticated look.
- **Ivory (#FFFFF0)**: 2.13:1, background or accent. A warm off-white for backgrounds around sage tones.
- **Wheat (#F5DEB3)**: 1.64:1, background or accent. A warm beige for natural, earthy palettes.
- **Pink (#FFC0CB)**: 1.4:1, background or accent. A soft blush that makes sage look fresh.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Dark Sea Green**: 9.76:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Dark Sea Green**: 2.15:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Dark Sea Green**: 7.17:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Dark Sea Green**: 2.67:1 (Fails AA and AAA)

## 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.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/dark-sea-green-1920x1080.png