Japanese Laurel

Q: How do I use #227821 in CSS?

You can use #227821 in CSS with: background-color: #227821; or color: #227821; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 120, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 0%, 73%, 53%.

#227821

Japanese Laurel is a neutral dark color with the hex code #227821. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 34, 120, 33 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 0%, 73%, 53% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Japanese Laurel color values

HEX: #227821
RGB: 34, 120, 33
HSL: 119°, 57%, 30%
CMYK: 72, 0, 73, 53

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Japanese Laurel sits at 119° 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(34, 120, 33), 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 72C 0M 73Y 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: #227821;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 34, 120, 33;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#227821',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 0%
Y: 73%
K: 53%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(34, 120, 33)
rgba(34, 120, 33, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 119° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #227821?

#227821 is Japanese Laurel, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 34, 120, 33. It has a hue of 119°, 57% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #227821?

The RGB color code for #227821 is rgb(34, 120, 33). This means it contains 34 red, 120 green, and 33 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Japanese Laurel a warm or cool color?

Japanese Laurel (#227821) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #227821 in CSS?

You can use #227821 in CSS with: background-color: #227821; or color: #227821; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 120, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 0%, 73%, 53%.