Japanese Laurel is a
neutral dark color with the hex code #186600.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
24, 102, 0 in digital design or CMYK 76%, 0%, 100%, 60% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Japanese Laurel
#186600
Japanese Laurel color values
- HEX
- #186600
- RGB
- 24, 102, 0
- HSL
- 106°, 100%, 20%
- CMYK
- 76, 0, 100, 60
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Japanese Laurel sits at 106° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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, Japanese Laurel is rendered as rgb(24, 102, 0), where the green channel leads at 102, 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, Japanese Laurel translates to a CMYK breakdown of 76C 0M 100Y 60K. A substantial black component (60%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. 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 Japanese Laurel
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #186600;
--brand-primary-rgb: 24, 102, 0;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#186600',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 76%
M: 0%
Y: 100%
K: 60%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(24, 102, 0)
rgba(24, 102, 0, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #186600?
#186600 is Japanese Laurel, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 24, 102, 0. It has a hue of 106°, 100%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #186600?
The RGB color code for #186600 is rgb(24, 102, 0). This means it contains 24 red,
102 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Japanese Laurel a warm or cool color?
Japanese Laurel (#186600) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #186600 in CSS?
You can use #186600 in CSS with:
background-color: #186600; or color: #186600; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 102, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 76%, 0%, 100%, 60%.