What color is #148256?

#148256 is a dark, vivid teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(20, 130, 86), and in HSL hsl(156, 73%, 29%).

Is #148256 accessible as text?

On white, #148256 has a contrast ratio of 4.82:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.36:1 (fails). For text placed on #148256, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #148256?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-700 (#007A55).

What colors go well with #148256?

#148256 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80143F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #148256 below.

Is #148256 good for buttons?

#148256 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #148256 — black text only reaches 4.36:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #148256 the same as CSS seagreen?

No — #148256 is not the CSS named color seagreen, but seagreen (#2E8B57) is the closest CSS named color.

#148256 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #148256

Not just a swatch — here's how #148256 works with other colors. Named schemes with #148256 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #148256 Secondary #4A6C3D Accent #AC6D00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Sea Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #148256 Accent #A8C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1A3648

Sea Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #148256 Secondary #744E1A Surface #E5DBC0 Accent #3B5141 Anchor #5B2320

Sea Green plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #148256 Surface #F0E8D6 Anchor #612028 Accent #E5C4B9 Secondary #342B2C

Sea Green sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #148256 Secondary #83A08F Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Sea Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Sea Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #148256 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 38/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 47/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 83/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 61/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 54/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 97/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 21/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 76/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #C8EEDF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #148079 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #148256 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #148256;
  --color-base-rgb: 20 130 86;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(53.8% 0.116 159.9);
  --color-50: #F1FDF9;
  --color-100: #DBFAEE;
  --color-200: #B9F4DC;
  --color-300: #88E7C1;
  --color-400: #5DD5A5;
  --color-500: #3ABB87;
  --color-600: #338E6A;
  --color-700: #2A654D;
  --color-800: #1F4234;
  --color-900: #152821;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sea-green: {
    50: '#F1FDF9',
    100: '#DBFAEE',
    200: '#B9F4DC',
    300: '#88E7C1',
    400: '#5DD5A5',
    500: '#3ABB87',
    600: '#338E6A',
    700: '#2A654D',
    800: '#1F4234',
    900: '#152821',
  },
}

$base: #148256;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #F1FDF9;
$base-100: #DBFAEE;
$base-200: #B9F4DC;
$base-300: #88E7C1;
$base-400: #5DD5A5;
$base-500: #3ABB87;
$base-600: #338E6A;
$base-700: #2A654D;
$base-800: #1F4234;
$base-900: #152821;
$base-hover: #106644;
$base-subtle: #ABE7CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#148256",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F1FDF9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DBFAEE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#B9F4DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#88E7C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#5DD5A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#3ABB87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#338E6A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#2A654D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#1F4234",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#152821",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #148256

Color Lab

Pairs with #148256

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