Forest Green

Q: How do I use #409438 in CSS?

You can use #409438 in CSS with: background-color: #409438; or color: #409438; or as an RGB value: rgb(64, 148, 56). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 0%, 62%, 42%.

#409438

Forest Green is a neutral medium color with the hex code #409438. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 64, 148, 56 in digital design or CMYK 57%, 0%, 62%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green color values

HEX: #409438
RGB: 64, 148, 56
HSL: 115°, 45%, 40%
CMYK: 57, 0, 62, 42

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Forest Green sits at 115° on the color wheel with 45% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 45% 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(64, 148, 56), where the green channel leads at 148, 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 57C 0M 62Y 42K. With a moderate key (42%), 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: #409438;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 64, 148, 56;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#409438',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 57%
M: 0%
Y: 62%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(64, 148, 56)
rgba(64, 148, 56, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 115° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #409438?

#409438 is Forest Green, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 64, 148, 56. It has a hue of 115°, 45% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #409438?

The RGB color code for #409438 is rgb(64, 148, 56). This means it contains 64 red, 148 green, and 56 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?

Forest Green (#409438) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #409438 in CSS?

You can use #409438 in CSS with: background-color: #409438; or color: #409438; or as an RGB value: rgb(64, 148, 56). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 0%, 62%, 42%.