What Color is Sea Serpent
Sea Serpent is a vivid shade of cyan that captures the luminous quality of tropical waters. It sits energetically between blue and green, offering a refreshing and cooling visual experience. This color embodies a modern spirit, feeling more electric than traditional vintage turquoises.
Additional Information
- Color Family: Cyan
- Temperature: Cool
- Associated Season: Spring
- Complementary Color: #CF534A
- Brightness: 163/255
- Saturation: 64%
Colors That Pair Well With Sea Serpent
Complementary
Pair with Mojo for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.
High Contrast
Use Well Read for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.
Harmonious Depth
Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.
Color Variations
Tints (add white)
Tones (add grey)
Sea Serpent History
Ancient civilizations struggled to produce stable blue-green pigments, often relying on ground minerals like malachite or copper-based compounds to achieve similar hues. The Egyptians created the first synthetic pigment, known as Egyptian Blue, which offered a precursor to this aquatic hue, though true bright cyans were rare in antiquity due to the instability of natural dyes.
The true vibrancy of this shade emerged with the invention of phthalocyanine dyes in the 1930s, allowing for intense, stable blues and greens. This unleashed a wave of psychedelic art in the 1960s and 1970s, where electric cyans defined the aesthetic of the counterculture. Today, it remains a staple of digital design, representing the luminous capabilities of modern screens.
Meaning & Psychology
Sea Serpent triggers a physiological response of clarity and open communication. As a cool tone, it lowers heart rates and suggests a sense of cleanliness, making it popular in medical and sanitary environments. Unlike deep blues which can feel melancholic, this shade retains a high energy that feels invigorating rather than sedative.
Culturally, this color symbolizes renewal and fluidity, often linked to the healing properties of water. It encourages creative thinking and spontaneity by breaking away from rigid, darker corporate colors. In branding, it projects innovation and transparency, suggesting a company that is fresh and forward-thinking.
In Nature
While rare in terrestrial flora, this electric cyan appears vividly in the bioluminescence of deep-sea creatures and the sunlit waters of a tropical lagoon. It is closely matched by the mineral turquoise and the oxidized patina found on weathered copper. Some tropical insects, like the morpho butterfly, display iridescent scales that flash this brilliant hue when catching the sunlight.
How To Use Sea Serpent
In UI design, Sea Serpent serves as an excellent highlight color against dark mode backgrounds, ensuring high visibility. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys and crisp whites for a minimalist aesthetic. Designers should avoid using it for body text on white backgrounds, as the contrast ratio is often too low for accessible reading.
Use this shade as a call-to-action button to drive engagement without the visual aggression of bright red. It works beautifully in gradients, transitioning smoothly into royal blue or lime green. When applied to interior spaces, limit it to accent walls or textiles to prevent the room from feeling clinically cold.
Related Words
Curated Palettes
Abyssal Neon
A high-contrast dark mode palette suitable for tech branding.
Lagoon serenity
Soft, analogous colors evoking a tropical spa environment.
Urban Concrete
Modern industrial style mixing grey textures with a pop of cyan.
Color Conversions
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Snippets
color: #4BC7CF;
color: rgb(75, 199, 207);
background-color: #4BC7CF;
border: 3px solid #4BC7CF;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #4BC7CF66;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4BC7CF 0%, #ffffff 100%);
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What Goes With Sea Serpent?
Explore color palettes containing Sea Serpent and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.
Analogous
Complementary
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast with Black and White
Contrast with Black
UI Examples
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
Contrast Ratio
Contrast with White
UI Examples
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
Contrast Ratio
Closest Color Matches
Caran d'ache Luminance 6901
Light Malachite Green
#181 • #44C3BF
Prismacolor
Muted Turquoise
#PC1088 • #51B7C3
Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Sea Serpent?
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How do I use Sea Serpent in CSS?
You can use Sea Serpent in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:
.sea-serpent {
background-color: #4BC7CF;
color: #FFFFFF;
}For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.