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SeaGreen and Silver

Triadic color combination with 2.50:1 contrast ratio

#2E8B57
#CDC5C2

Color Values

SeaGreen
HEX #2E8B57
RGB 46, 139, 87
HSL 146, 50%, 36%
Silver
HEX #CDC5C2
RGB 205, 197, 194
HSL 16, 10%, 78%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between SeaGreen and Silver is 130 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.50:1
SeaGreen background with Silver text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

SeaGreen surface

Sample text on a seagreen background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Silver surface

Sample text on a silver background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #2E8B57;
  --color-b: #CDC5C2;
  --color-a-rgb: 46, 139, 87;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 197, 194;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "SeaGreen and Silver",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "SeaGreen",
      "hex": "#2E8B57",
      "rgb": [
        46,
        139,
        87
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Silver",
      "hex": "#CDC5C2",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        197,
        194
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 2.5
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do seagreen and silver go together?

Yes. SeaGreen and Silver form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.50:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between seagreen and silver?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between SeaGreen (#2E8B57) and Silver (#CDC5C2) is 2.50:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use seagreen and silver in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for seagreen and silver?

SeaGreen has the hex code #2E8B57 and RGB values rgb(46, 139, 87). Silver has the hex code #CDC5C2 and RGB values rgb(205, 197, 194). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.