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
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
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% |
Sea Mist Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Sea Mist palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F0F8F5 gently saturated teal
#C0E0D8 gently saturated teal
#6AAAA0 gently saturated teal
#1A4A40 gently saturated teal
Sea Mist Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1A4A40 on #F0F8F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.27:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0F8F5 on #1A4A40 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.27:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A4A40 on #C0E0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.10:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C0E0D8 on #1A4A40 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.10:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A4A40 on #6AAAA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.75:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #6AAAA0 on #1A4A40 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.75:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #6AAAA0 on #F0F8F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0F8F5 on #6AAAA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.47:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #6AAAA0 on #C0E0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C0E0D8 on #6AAAA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.89:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C0E0D8 on #F0F8F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0F8F5 on #C0E0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.31:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
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.
Colors That Pair Well With Sea Mist
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
rose-red
directly opposite #C0E0D8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
cyan-blue
30° beside #C0E0D8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Sea Mist Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C0E0D8 for small UI elements on #F0F8F5 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1A4A40 — 9.3:1 against #F0F8F5 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #6AAAA0 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C0E0D8.
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.
Sea Mist Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Sea Mist color palette?
The Sea Mist palette contains #F0F8F5, #C0E0D8, #6AAAA0, #1A4A40. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Sea Mist color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1A4A40 on #F0F8F5 reaches 9.3:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Sea Mist palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #CD98A5, #C6D7DC, #131615 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Sea Mist palette create?
Sea Mist reads as fresh, light, coastal. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated teal — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Sea Mist color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Sea Mist palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Sea Mist palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Sea Mist's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.