Japanese Laurel is a
cool dark color with the hex code #217822.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
33, 120, 34 in digital design or CMYK 73%, 0%, 72%, 53% for print applications.
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Japanese Laurel
#217822
Japanese Laurel color values
- HEX
- #217822
- RGB
- 33, 120, 34
- HSL
- 121°, 57%, 30%
- CMYK
- 73, 0, 72, 53
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Japanese Laurel sits at 121° on the color wheel with 57% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 57% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Japanese Laurel is rendered as rgb(33, 120, 34), where the green channel leads at 120, producing a distinctly green-dominant tone. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Japanese Laurel translates to a CMYK breakdown of 73C 0M 72Y 53K. A substantial black component (53%) 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: #217822;
--brand-primary-rgb: 33, 120, 34;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#217822',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 73%
M: 0%
Y: 72%
K: 53%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(33, 120, 34)
rgba(33, 120, 34, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #217822?
#217822 is Japanese Laurel, a cool dark color with RGB values of 33, 120, 34. It has a hue of 121°, 57%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #217822?
The RGB color code for #217822 is rgb(33, 120, 34). This means it contains 33 red,
120 green, and 34 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Japanese Laurel a warm or cool color?
Japanese Laurel (#217822) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #217822 in CSS?
You can use #217822 in CSS with:
background-color: #217822; or color: #217822; or as an RGB value: rgb(33, 120, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 0%, 72%, 53%.