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Sea Green

#277240

Sea Green is a cool dark color with the hex code #277240. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 39, 114, 64 in digital design or CMYK 66%, 0%, 44%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sea Green Color Values

HEX
#277240
RGB
39, 114, 64
HSL
140°, 49%, 30%
CMYK
66, 0, 44, 55

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sea Green sits at 140° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% saturation and 30% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Sea Green work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Sea Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 66%, 0%, 44%, 55% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Sea Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #277240;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 39, 114, 64;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#277240',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 66%
M: 0%
Y: 44%
K: 55%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(39, 114, 64)
rgba(39, 114, 64, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 140° on the color wheel

Spotify logo
Spotify
Google logo
Google
Hulu logo
Hulu
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #277240?
#277240 is Sea Green, a cool dark color with RGB values of 39, 114, 64. It has a hue of 140°, 49% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #277240?
The RGB color code for #277240 is rgb(39, 114, 64). This means it contains 39 red, 114 green, and 64 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sea Green a warm or cool color?
Sea Green (#277240) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #277240 in CSS?
You can use #277240 in CSS with: background-color: #277240; or color: #277240; or as an RGB value: rgb(39, 114, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 66%, 0%, 44%, 55%.

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