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Sea Foam Greenish Blue

#CEE8D6

A vibrant yet calming hue that resembles the color of sea foam.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
CalmFreshRelaxing
Mood
LightAirySerene

Personality & Symbolism

Refreshing and approachablelike a cool breeze on a warm day.
Cultural Symbolism

Representative of nature's tranquility and renewal.

Recommended Use

Ideal for creating relaxing spaces such as waiting rooms or bedrooms.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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Split Complementary
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Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue138°
Saturation36%
Lightness86%
This is a light color with moderate saturation. It falls in the green hue family (138°).

Technical Values

HEX#CEE8D6
RGBrgb(206, 232, 214)
HSLhsl(138, 36%, 86%)
CMYK11%, 0%, 8%, 9%
ContrastLight
CSSbackground: #CEE8D6;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.30:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
16.14:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: black (#000000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This cool-toned color (hue 138°) evokes feelings of calm, trust, and intellectual focus. Cool colors tend to recede visually, creating depth and spaciousness in layouts.

Visual Weight

With 86% lightness, this color feels lightweight and expansive. Light colors psychologically reduce perceived weight of UI elements by up to 20%, making interfaces feel more airy.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (36%) strikes a balance between engagement and comfort. These tones can be viewed for extended periods without fatigue, making them ideal for interfaces used daily.

Design Applications

Nature & Sustainability

Symbolizes growth and eco-friendliness — perfect for environmental brands, organic products, and wellness apps.

Finance & Trust

Represents prosperity and stability — widely used in banking, fintech, and investment platforms.

Backgrounds & Space

Light tones create spacious, breathable layouts — ideal for content-heavy pages, minimalist designs, and card backgrounds.

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