Sea Mist Color Psychology & Meaning
Sea mist is the specific visibility of a coastal morning before the wind picks up — these specific teal-greens are the color of seawater at low depth, where sand and algae tint the light.
#F0F8F5
#C0E0D8
#6AAAA0
#1A4A40
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Primary Accent
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Sea Mist
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AAA
WCAG Grade
9.3:1
Contrast Ratio
2,000
Saves
5,400
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Palette: Sea Mist.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Sea Mist color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 92.3% | 240, 248, 245 | 3%, 0%, 1%, 3% | 158°, 36%, 96% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 69.5% | 192, 224, 216 | 14%, 0%, 4%, 12% | 165°, 34%, 82% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 34.4% | 106, 170, 160 | 38%, 0%, 6%, 33% | 171°, 27%, 54% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 5.5% | 26, 74, 64 | 65%, 0%, 14%, 71% | 167°, 48%, 20% |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Sea Mist palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Coastal mist aesthetics have become significant in wellness branding, particularly for morning-focused and hydration products. The specific seafoam-green quality evokes freshness and mineral richness.
Best Design Use Cases
Very light seafoam for surfaces. Soft teal for cards. Mid coastal-teal for interactive. Deep teal for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Coastal wellness, hydration brands, morning products, sea-facing hospitality, natural beauty.
How to Implement the Sea Mist Color Scheme
To use this Sea Mist color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #F0F8F5 for the main background and #C0E0D8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1A4A40 and #F0F8F5 is 9.27:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.