Forest Green

Q: How do I use #429537 in CSS?

You can use #429537 in CSS with: background-color: #429537; or color: #429537; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 149, 55). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 0%, 63%, 42%.

#429537

Forest Green is a neutral medium color with the hex code #429537. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 66, 149, 55 in digital design or CMYK 56%, 0%, 63%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green color values

HEX: #429537
RGB: 66, 149, 55
HSL: 113°, 46%, 40%
CMYK: 56, 0, 63, 42

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Forest Green sits at 113° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% 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(66, 149, 55), where the green channel leads at 149, 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 56C 0M 63Y 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: #429537;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 66, 149, 55;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#429537',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 56%
M: 0%
Y: 63%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(66, 149, 55)
rgba(66, 149, 55, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

6 brand s with colors near 113° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #429537?

#429537 is Forest Green, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 66, 149, 55. It has a hue of 113°, 46% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #429537?

The RGB color code for #429537 is rgb(66, 149, 55). This means it contains 66 red, 149 green, and 55 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?

Forest Green (#429537) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #429537 in CSS?

You can use #429537 in CSS with: background-color: #429537; or color: #429537; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 149, 55). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 0%, 63%, 42%.