Seaborn
Also known as: Holiday, Aquastone, Catarina Green, Ocean Wave
A gentle green with a calm and balanced character, Seaborn works beautifully for outdoor gear and wellness brands. Its complement lands in red territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 10.36:1 on black clears AA.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Seaborn
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.03:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.36:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Seaborn background: #000000
Palettes featuring Seaborn
Seaborn with its complement
Soft neighbors of Seaborn
Seaborn triad
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.
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 red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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