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Forest Green

#449F2D

Forest Green is a neutral medium color with the hex code #449F2D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 68, 159, 45 in digital design or CMYK 57%, 0%, 72%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green Color Values

HEX
#449F2D
RGB
68, 159, 45
HSL
108°, 56%, 40%
CMYK
57, 0, 72, 38

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Forest Green sits at 108° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 56% 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 57%, 0%, 72%, 38% 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: #449F2D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 68, 159, 45;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#449F2D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 57%
M: 0%
Y: 72%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(68, 159, 45)
rgba(68, 159, 45, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 108° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #449F2D?
#449F2D is Forest Green, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 68, 159, 45. It has a hue of 108°, 56% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #449F2D?
The RGB color code for #449F2D is rgb(68, 159, 45). This means it contains 68 red, 159 green, and 45 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?
Forest Green (#449F2D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #449F2D in CSS?
You can use #449F2D in CSS with: background-color: #449F2D; or color: #449F2D; or as an RGB value: rgb(68, 159, 45). For print design, use CMYK: 57%, 0%, 72%, 38%.

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