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Forest Green#228B22

Forest Green color code is #228B22. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with forest green.

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Forest Green Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Forest Green is 0.1892. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.39:1 against white and 4.78:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Forest Green on white4.39:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Forest Green on black4.78:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on Forest Green4.39:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on Forest Green4.78:1AA

Forest Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Forest Green?+
The hex code for Forest Green is #228B22. In RGB it's rgb(34, 139, 34), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 61%, 34%).
What is the RGB value of Forest Green?+
Forest Green in RGB is (34, 139, 34). Written in CSS: rgb(34, 139, 34).
What is the CMYK value of Forest Green?+
Forest Green converts to CMYK(76%, 0%, 76%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #228B22.
Is forest green a warm or cool color?+
Forest Green (#228B22) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does forest green belong to?+
Forest Green belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 61%, 34% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is forest green accessible for body text on a white background?+
Forest Green on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.39:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for forest green?+
The nearest Pantone match for Forest Green (#228B22) is 7733 C Clover Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Forest Green in design

Practical guidance for using forest green (#228B22) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Forest Green (#228B22) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Forest Green (#228B22) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Forest Green flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Forest Green works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.