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Japanese Laurel

#1E7019

Japanese Laurel is a neutral dark color with the hex code #1E7019. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 30, 112, 25 in digital design or CMYK 73%, 0%, 78%, 56% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Japanese Laurel color values

HEX
#1E7019
RGB
30, 112, 25
HSL
117°, 64%, 27%
CMYK
73, 0, 78, 56

About this color

Japanese Laurel sits at 117° on the color wheel with 64% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 64% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Japanese Laurel is rendered as rgb(30, 112, 25), where the green channel leads at 112, 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 73C 0M 78Y 56K. A substantial black component (56%) 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.

How to use Japanese Laurel

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1E7019;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 30, 112, 25;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1E7019',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 73%
M: 0%
Y: 78%
K: 56%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(30, 112, 25)
rgba(30, 112, 25, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 117° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1E7019?
#1E7019 is Japanese Laurel, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 30, 112, 25. It has a hue of 117°, 64% saturation, and 27% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1E7019?
The RGB color code for #1E7019 is rgb(30, 112, 25). This means it contains 30 red, 112 green, and 25 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Japanese Laurel a warm or cool color?
Japanese Laurel (#1E7019) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #1E7019 in CSS?
You can use #1E7019 in CSS with: background-color: #1E7019; or color: #1E7019; or as an RGB value: rgb(30, 112, 25). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 0%, 78%, 56%.