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Forest Green

#129306

Forest Green is a neutral dark color with the hex code #129306. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 18, 147, 6 in digital design or CMYK 88%, 0%, 96%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green color values

HEX
#129306
RGB
18, 147, 6
HSL
115°, 92%, 30%
CMYK
88, 0, 96, 42

About this color

Forest Green sits at 115° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, 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(18, 147, 6), where the green channel leads at 147, 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 88C 0M 96Y 42K. With a moderate key (42%), 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.

How to use Forest Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #129306;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 18, 147, 6;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#129306',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 88%
M: 0%
Y: 96%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(18, 147, 6)
rgba(18, 147, 6, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 115° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #129306?
#129306 is Forest Green, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 18, 147, 6. It has a hue of 115°, 92% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #129306?
The RGB color code for #129306 is rgb(18, 147, 6). This means it contains 18 red, 147 green, and 6 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?
Forest Green (#129306) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #129306 in CSS?
You can use #129306 in CSS with: background-color: #129306; or color: #129306; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 147, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 88%, 0%, 96%, 42%.