Seafoam green color

A soft blue-green that recalls the clear water of a pool or mountain stream. It's fresh and calm. It's a popular choice for bathrooms, baby clothes and summer dresses.

Also known as: seafoam, aqua green.

Seafoam green · #8CD6C4

About seafoam green

Seafoam green (#8CD6C4) is a cool, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the turquoises family. It mixes 140 red, 214 green and 196 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in home decor, fashion, kids.

Seafoam green shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Colors that go with seafoam green

WhiteFresh and beachy.CoralIts ideal warm contrast.BeigeA natural base, like sand.GrayA calm, modern pair.GoldAdds shine and elegance.Navy blueAdds depth to the light shade.Dusty pinkA delicate pastel pair.PeachA soft, warm contrast.

How to wear and decorate with seafoam green →

Seafoam green color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Old rose

AnalogousClose to: Pistachio green, Sky blue

TriadicClose to: Wisteria, Sand

Split complementaryClose to: Wisteria, Dusty rose

TetradicClose to: Wisteria, Old rose, Pistachio green

Seafoam green color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Seafoam green

Analogous palette · Seafoam green

Complementary palette · Seafoam green

Triadic palette · Seafoam green

With neutrals palette · Seafoam green

With an accent palette · Seafoam green

Seafoam green contrast with text

White textContrast 1.7:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 12.5:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --seafoam-green: #8CD6C4;
  --seafoam-green-rgb: 140, 214, 196;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--seafoam-green); }
.text { color: var(--seafoam-green); }

Colors similar to seafoam green

Pastel turquoise Turquoise Tiffany blue Dark turquoise Light blue Ash gray Pastel blue Aquamarine Sage green Sky blue

Themed palettes with this color

More turquoises

Turquoise Aquamarine Cyan Teal Petrol blue Dark teal Dark turquoise Pastel turquoise Tiffany blue

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for seafoam green?

The hex code for seafoam green is #8CD6C4. In RGB it is rgb(140, 214, 196), in HSL hsl(165, 47%, 69%) and in CMYK 35, 0, 8, 16.

What is the complementary color of seafoam green?

Its complement on the color wheel is #D68C9E, close to old rose. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on seafoam green?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.7:1, while with black it is 12.5:1.

What colors go with seafoam green?

It pairs well with white, coral, beige, gray, gold. Avoid pairing it with yellowish greens or very intense turquoise, because they compete. With black it can look too harsh.