What color is #26936D?

#26936D is a dark teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(38, 147, 109), and in HSL hsl(159, 59%, 36%).

Is #26936D accessible as text?

On white, #26936D has a contrast ratio of 3.83:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.48:1 (passes). For text placed on #26936D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #26936D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-600 (#009966).

What colors go well with #26936D?

#26936D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #92264C. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #26936D below.

Is #26936D good for buttons?

#26936D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #26936D — white text only reaches 3.83:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #26936D the same as CSS seagreen?

No — #26936D is not the CSS named color seagreen, but seagreen (#2E8B57) is the closest CSS named color.

#26936D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #26936D

Not just a swatch — here's how #26936D works with other colors. Named schemes with #26936D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #26936D Secondary #496C3E Accent #AB6D00 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 #26936D Accent #A7C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3548

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 #26936D Secondary #744F1A 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 #26936D Surface #F0E8D6 Anchor #612027 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 #26936D Secondary #92B1A2 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 #26936D 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 36/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 41/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 72/100

High

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 90/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 78/100

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 near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

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

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #D0ECE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #269290 — 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 #26936D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #26936D;
  --color-base-rgb: 38 147 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.3% 0.113 164.8);
  --color-50: #F2FCF9;
  --color-100: #DEF7EE;
  --color-200: #BEEEDD;
  --color-300: #92DEC3;
  --color-400: #68CAA8;
  --color-500: #46AE8A;
  --color-600: #3C866C;
  --color-700: #305F4F;
  --color-800: #223F35;
  --color-900: #172721;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  sea-green: {
    50: '#F2FCF9',
    100: '#DEF7EE',
    200: '#BEEEDD',
    300: '#92DEC3',
    400: '#68CAA8',
    500: '#46AE8A',
    600: '#3C866C',
    700: '#305F4F',
    800: '#223F35',
    900: '#172721',
  },
}

$base: #26936D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F2FCF9;
$base-100: #DEF7EE;
$base-200: #BEEEDD;
$base-300: #92DEC3;
$base-400: #68CAA8;
$base-500: #46AE8A;
$base-600: #3C866C;
$base-700: #305F4F;
$base-800: #223F35;
$base-900: #172721;
$base-hover: #1E7556;
$base-subtle: #B8E4D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#26936D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F2FCF9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DEF7EE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#BEEEDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#92DEC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#68CAA8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#46AE8A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#3C866C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#305F4F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#223F35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#172721",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #26936D

Color Lab

Pairs with #26936D

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