Medium Sea Green Color (#3CB371)
Medium Sea Green is a CSS named color defined as hex code #3CB371. Medium Sea Green is a lighter, brighter relative of Sea Green: a fresh mid-tone green with a hint of blue.
Color Overview & Formats
mediumseagreenLuminance: 0.3439| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #3CB371 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(60, 179, 113) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(147, 50%, 47%) | Hue (147°), Saturation (50%), Lightness (47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(147, 66%, 70%) | Hue, Saturation (66%), Value/Brightness (70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(66%, 0%, 37%, 30%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.684 0.144 155.0) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #3CB371; /* or mediumseagreen */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #3CB371, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Medium Sea Green reaches 7.88:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Medium Sea Green?
These 6 colors all go well with Medium Sea Green (#3CB371), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Medium 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 Medium Sea Green (HSL 147°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (147° to 327°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (117° and 177°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (267° and 27°), 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) | 7.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 5.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.15:1 | 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.
Medium Sea Green Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#3CB371)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
mediumseagreen = #3cb371 (rgb(60, 179, 113))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for success states, badges, illustrations, and friendly, fresh brands. On Medium Sea Green, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (7.88:1); white text fails even for large text (2.67:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Medium Sea Green?
Yes. Black text on Medium Sea Green has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 7.88:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Medium Sea Green?
No. White text on Medium Sea Green has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.67:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Medium Sea Green?
Black, Navy, Dark Slate Gray, Ivory, Wheat and Pink all go well with Medium Sea Green. Black (7.88:1) and Navy (6.01:1) have enough contrast for text on Medium Sea Green; Dark Slate Gray, Ivory, Wheat and Pink work better as a background or accent.
What is the difference between sea green and medium sea green?
Medium Sea Green (#3CB371) is lighter and brighter than Sea Green (#2E8B57). Their hues are almost the same, 147° and 146°.