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SeaGreen and Tan

Triadic color combination with 2.08:1 contrast ratio

#2E8B57
#D1B26F

Color Values

SeaGreen
HEX #2E8B57
RGB 46, 139, 87
HSL 146, 50%, 36%
Tan
HEX #D1B26F
RGB 209, 178, 111
HSL 41, 52%, 63%

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 Tan is 105 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.08:1
SeaGreen background with Tan text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

SeaGreen surface

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

Tan surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #2E8B57;
  --color-b: #D1B26F;
  --color-a-rgb: 46, 139, 87;
  --color-b-rgb: 209, 178, 111;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "SeaGreen and Tan",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "SeaGreen",
      "hex": "#2E8B57",
      "rgb": [
        46,
        139,
        87
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Tan",
      "hex": "#D1B26F",
      "rgb": [
        209,
        178,
        111
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 2.08
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do seagreen and tan go together?

Yes. SeaGreen and Tan 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 2.08:1, 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 tan?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between SeaGreen (#2E8B57) and Tan (#D1B26F) is 2.08:1. 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 tan 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 tan?

SeaGreen has the hex code #2E8B57 and RGB values rgb(46, 139, 87). Tan has the hex code #D1B26F and RGB values rgb(209, 178, 111). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.