Fern Green

Q: How do I use #486D2C in CSS?

You can use #486D2C in CSS with: background-color: #486D2C; or color: #486D2C; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 109, 44). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 0%, 60%, 57%.

#486D2C

Fern Green is a neutral dark color with the hex code #486D2C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 72, 109, 44 in digital design or CMYK 34%, 0%, 60%, 57% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Fern Green color values

HEX: #486D2C
RGB: 72, 109, 44
HSL: 94°, 42%, 30%
CMYK: 34, 0, 60, 57

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Fern Green sits at 94° on the color wheel with 42% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 42% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Fern Green is rendered as rgb(72, 109, 44), where the green channel leads at 109, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Fern Green translates to a CMYK breakdown of 34C 0M 60Y 57K. A substantial black component (57%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. 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 Fern Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #486D2C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 72, 109, 44;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#486D2C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 34%
M: 0%
Y: 60%
K: 57%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(72, 109, 44)
rgba(72, 109, 44, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

7 brand s with colors near 94° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #486D2C?

#486D2C is Fern Green, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 72, 109, 44. It has a hue of 94°, 42% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #486D2C?

The RGB color code for #486D2C is rgb(72, 109, 44). This means it contains 72 red, 109 green, and 44 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Fern Green a warm or cool color?

Fern Green (#486D2C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #486D2C in CSS?

You can use #486D2C in CSS with: background-color: #486D2C; or color: #486D2C; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 109, 44). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 0%, 60%, 57%.