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Forest Green

#12872F

Forest Green is a cool dark color with the hex code #12872F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 18, 135, 47 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 0%, 65%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green Color Values

HEX
#12872F
RGB
18, 135, 47
HSL
135°, 76%, 30%
CMYK
87, 0, 65, 47

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Forest Green sits at 135° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 76% 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 87%, 0%, 65%, 47% 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: #12872F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 135, 47;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#12872F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 87%
M: 0%
Y: 65%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(18, 135, 47)
rgba(18, 135, 47, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 135° on the color wheel

Google logo
Google
Spotify logo
Spotify
Hulu logo
Hulu
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #12872F?
#12872F is Forest Green, a cool dark color with RGB values of 18, 135, 47. It has a hue of 135°, 76% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #12872F?
The RGB color code for #12872F is rgb(18, 135, 47). This means it contains 18 red, 135 green, and 47 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?
Forest Green (#12872F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #12872F in CSS?
You can use #12872F in CSS with: background-color: #12872F; or color: #12872F; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 135, 47). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 0%, 65%, 47%.

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