Forest Green

Q: How do I use #02971B in CSS?

You can use #02971B in CSS with: background-color: #02971B; or color: #02971B; or as an RGB value: rgb(2, 151, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 99%, 0%, 82%, 41%.

#02971B

Forest Green is a cool dark color with the hex code #02971B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 2, 151, 27 in digital design or CMYK 99%, 0%, 82%, 41% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green color values

HEX: #02971B
RGB: 2, 151, 27
HSL: 130°, 97%, 30%
CMYK: 99, 0, 82, 41

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Forest Green sits at 130° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Forest Green is rendered as rgb(2, 151, 27), where the green channel leads at 151, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Forest Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 99C 0M 82Y 41K. With a moderate key (41%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Forest Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #02971B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 2, 151, 27;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#02971B',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 99%
M: 0%
Y: 82%
K: 41%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(2, 151, 27)
rgba(2, 151, 27, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

13 brand s with colors near 130° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #02971B?

#02971B is Forest Green, a cool dark color with RGB values of 2, 151, 27. It has a hue of 130°, 97% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #02971B?

The RGB color code for #02971B is rgb(2, 151, 27). This means it contains 2 red, 151 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?

Forest Green (#02971B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #02971B in CSS?

You can use #02971B in CSS with: background-color: #02971B; or color: #02971B; or as an RGB value: rgb(2, 151, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 99%, 0%, 82%, 41%.