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Forest Green

#2D8712

Forest Green is a neutral dark color with the hex code #2D8712. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 45, 135, 18 in digital design or CMYK 67%, 0%, 87%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green Color Values

HEX
#2D8712
RGB
45, 135, 18
HSL
106°, 76%, 30%
CMYK
67, 0, 87, 47

About this color

Forest Green sits at 106° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 76% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, neutral colors like Forest Green work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Forest Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 67%, 0%, 87%, 47% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Forest Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2D8712;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 45, 135, 18;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2D8712',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 67%
M: 0%
Y: 87%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(45, 135, 18)
rgba(45, 135, 18, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

3 brand s with colors near 106° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2D8712?
#2D8712 is Forest Green, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 45, 135, 18. It has a hue of 106°, 76% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2D8712?
The RGB color code for #2D8712 is rgb(45, 135, 18). This means it contains 45 red, 135 green, and 18 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?
Forest Green (#2D8712) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #2D8712 in CSS?
You can use #2D8712 in CSS with: background-color: #2D8712; or color: #2D8712; or as an RGB value: rgb(45, 135, 18). For print design, use CMYK: 67%, 0%, 87%, 47%.