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Forest Green

#359933

Forest Green is a neutral medium color with the hex code #359933. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 53, 153, 51 in digital design or CMYK 65%, 0%, 67%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green Color Values

HEX
#359933
RGB
53, 153, 51
HSL
119°, 50%, 40%
CMYK
65, 0, 67, 40

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Forest Green sits at 119° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 50% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Forest Green work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Forest Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 65%, 0%, 67%, 40% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Forest Green

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #359933;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 53, 153, 51;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#359933',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 65%
M: 0%
Y: 67%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(53, 153, 51)
rgba(53, 153, 51, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

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

Pixar logo
Pixar
Google logo
Google
Spotify logo
Spotify
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #359933?
#359933 is Forest Green, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 53, 153, 51. It has a hue of 119°, 50% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #359933?
The RGB color code for #359933 is rgb(53, 153, 51). This means it contains 53 red, 153 green, and 51 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?
Forest Green (#359933) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #359933 in CSS?
You can use #359933 in CSS with: background-color: #359933; or color: #359933; or as an RGB value: rgb(53, 153, 51). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 0%, 67%, 40%.

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