Forest Green is a
cool dark color with the hex code #059430.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
5, 148, 48 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 0%, 68%, 42% for print applications.
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Forest Green
#059430
Forest Green Color Values
- HEX
- #059430
- RGB
- 5, 148, 48
- HSL
- 138°, 93%, 30%
- CMYK
- 97, 0, 68, 42
Shades & Tints
About this color
Forest Green sits at 138° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 93% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.
In digital design, cool colors like Forest Green work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.
When using Forest Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 97%, 0%, 68%, 42% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Forest Green
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #059430;
--brand-primary-rgb: 5, 148, 48;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#059430',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 97%
M: 0%
Y: 68%
K: 42% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(5, 148, 48)
rgba(5, 148, 48, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #059430?
What is the RGB value of #059430?
Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?
How do I use #059430 in CSS?
background-color: #059430; or color: #059430; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 148, 48). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 0%, 68%, 42%.