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Japanese Laurel

#287524

Japanese Laurel is a neutral dark color with the hex code #287524. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 40, 117, 36 in digital design or CMYK 66%, 0%, 69%, 54% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Japanese Laurel color values

HEX
#287524
RGB
40, 117, 36
HSL
117°, 53%, 30%
CMYK
66, 0, 69, 54

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Japanese Laurel sits at 117° 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(40, 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 66C 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: #287524;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 117, 36;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#287524',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 66%
M: 0%
Y: 69%
K: 54%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(40, 117, 36)
rgba(40, 117, 36, 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

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #287524?
#287524 is Japanese Laurel, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 40, 117, 36. It has a hue of 117°, 53% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #287524?
The RGB color code for #287524 is rgb(40, 117, 36). This means it contains 40 red, 117 green, and 36 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Japanese Laurel a warm or cool color?
Japanese Laurel (#287524) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #287524 in CSS?
You can use #287524 in CSS with: background-color: #287524; or color: #287524; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 117, 36). For print design, use CMYK: 66%, 0%, 69%, 54%.

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