Seaborn
Also known as: Holiday , Aquastone , Catarina Green , Ocean Wave
Seaborn is what happens when green turns soft and gentle. The effect is calm and balanced, made for outdoor gear and wellness brands. Its complement lands in pink territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 10.36:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Seaborn color codes
- HEX
- #85C2B2
- RGB
- rgb(133, 194, 178)
- RGBA
- rgba(133, 194, 178, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(164, 33%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(164, 31%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(31%, 0%, 8%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(73.9 -23.1 1.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.8% 0.067 176.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: mediumaquamarine #66CDAA · ΔE 7.4
- RAL 6027: Light green #81C0BB · ΔE 4.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Seaborn works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Seaborn
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Seaborn by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.03:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.36:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Seaborn background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Seaborn
Seaborn with its complement
Soft neighbors of Seaborn
Seaborn triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mintnight #7CBBAE · ΔE 2.2
- Mint Twist #98CBBA · ΔE 3.4
- Jolly Jade #77CCBB · ΔE 3.8
- Lichen #8EBAA6 · ΔE 4.0
- Wintermint #94D2BF · ΔE 4.2
- Beau Monde #7DB39E · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Seaborn is closest to Think Pink .
FAQ
Seaborn FAQs
What color is Seaborn?
Seaborn is a medium green with the hex code #85C2B2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 164°, 33% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Seaborn?
The hex code for Seaborn is #85C2B2. In RGB it's rgb(133, 194, 178), and in CMYK it's cmyk(31%, 0%, 8%, 24%).
What colors go well with Seaborn?
Seaborn pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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