Forest Green

Q: How do I use #309C3B in CSS?

You can use #309C3B in CSS with: background-color: #309C3B; or color: #309C3B; or as an RGB value: rgb(48, 156, 59). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 0%, 62%, 39%.

#309C3B

Forest Green is a cool medium color with the hex code #309C3B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 48, 156, 59 in digital design or CMYK 69%, 0%, 62%, 39% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green color values

HEX: #309C3B
RGB: 48, 156, 59
HSL: 126°, 53%, 40%
CMYK: 69, 0, 62, 39

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Forest Green sits at 126° on the color wheel with 53% saturation and 40% 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. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Forest Green is rendered as rgb(48, 156, 59), where the green channel leads at 156, 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, Forest Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 69C 0M 62Y 39K. With a moderate key (39%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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 Forest Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #309C3B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 48, 156, 59;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#309C3B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 69%
M: 0%
Y: 62%
K: 39%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(48, 156, 59)
rgba(48, 156, 59, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 126° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #309C3B?

#309C3B is Forest Green, a cool medium color with RGB values of 48, 156, 59. It has a hue of 126°, 53% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #309C3B?

The RGB color code for #309C3B is rgb(48, 156, 59). This means it contains 48 red, 156 green, and 59 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?

Forest Green (#309C3B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #309C3B in CSS?

You can use #309C3B in CSS with: background-color: #309C3B; or color: #309C3B; or as an RGB value: rgb(48, 156, 59). For print design, use CMYK: 69%, 0%, 62%, 39%.