Forest Green

Q: How do I use #1B7E1B in CSS?

You can use #1B7E1B in CSS with: background-color: #1B7E1B; or color: #1B7E1B; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 126, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 0%, 79%, 51%.

#1B7E1B

Forest Green is a cool dark color with the hex code #1B7E1B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 27, 126, 27 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 0%, 79%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green Color Values

HEX: #1B7E1B
RGB: 27, 126, 27
HSL: 120°, 65%, 30%
CMYK: 79, 0, 79, 51

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Forest Green sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 65% 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 79%, 0%, 79%, 51% 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: #1B7E1B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 27, 126, 27;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1B7E1B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 79%
M: 0%
Y: 79%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(27, 126, 27)
rgba(27, 126, 27, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 120° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #1B7E1B?

#1B7E1B is Forest Green, a cool dark color with RGB values of 27, 126, 27. It has a hue of 120°, 65% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #1B7E1B?

The RGB color code for #1B7E1B is rgb(27, 126, 27). This means it contains 27 red, 126 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?

Forest Green (#1B7E1B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #1B7E1B in CSS?

You can use #1B7E1B in CSS with: background-color: #1B7E1B; or color: #1B7E1B; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 126, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 0%, 79%, 51%.