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Japanese Laurel

#247524

Japanese Laurel is a cool dark color with the hex code #247524. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 36, 117, 36 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 0%, 69%, 54% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Japanese Laurel color values

HEX
#247524
RGB
36, 117, 36
HSL
120°, 53%, 30%
CMYK
69, 0, 69, 54

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Japanese Laurel sits at 120° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 53% 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(36, 117, 36), where the green channel leads at 117, 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 69C 0M 69Y 54K. A substantial black component (54%) 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Japanese Laurel

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #247524;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 36, 117, 36;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#247524',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 69%
M: 0%
Y: 69%
K: 54%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(36, 117, 36)
rgba(36, 117, 36, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

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

Heineken logo
Heineken
Rivian logo
Rivian
Linktree logo
Linktree
Pixar logo
Pixar

Frequently asked questions

What color is #247524?
#247524 is Japanese Laurel, a cool dark color with RGB values of 36, 117, 36. It has a hue of 120°, 53% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #247524?
The RGB color code for #247524 is rgb(36, 117, 36). This means it contains 36 red, 117 green, and 36 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Japanese Laurel a warm or cool color?
Japanese Laurel (#247524) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #247524 in CSS?
You can use #247524 in CSS with: background-color: #247524; or color: #247524; or as an RGB value: rgb(36, 117, 36). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 0%, 69%, 54%.

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