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Forest Green

#1F9900

Forest Green is a neutral dark color with the hex code #1F9900. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 31, 153, 0 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 0%, 100%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green color values

HEX
#1F9900
RGB
31, 153, 0
HSL
108°, 100%, 30%
CMYK
80, 0, 100, 40

About this color

Forest Green sits at 108° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 30% 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, Forest Green is rendered as rgb(31, 153, 0), where the green channel leads at 153, 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 80C 0M 100Y 40K. With a moderate key (40%), 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: #1F9900;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 31, 153, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#1F9900',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 0%
Y: 100%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(31, 153, 0)
rgba(31, 153, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

5 brand s with colors near 108° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #1F9900?
#1F9900 is Forest Green, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 31, 153, 0. It has a hue of 108°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1F9900?
The RGB color code for #1F9900 is rgb(31, 153, 0). This means it contains 31 red, 153 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?
Forest Green (#1F9900) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #1F9900 in CSS?
You can use #1F9900 in CSS with: background-color: #1F9900; or color: #1F9900; or as an RGB value: rgb(31, 153, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 0%, 100%, 40%.