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Forest Green

#4F8A0F

Forest Green is a neutral dark color with the hex code #4F8A0F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 79, 138, 15 in digital design or CMYK 43%, 0%, 89%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green Color Values

HEX
#4F8A0F
RGB
79, 138, 15
HSL
89°, 80%, 30%
CMYK
43, 0, 89, 46

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Forest Green sits at 89° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 80% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, neutral colors like Forest Green work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Forest Green in print, the CMYK breakdown of 43%, 0%, 89%, 46% 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: #4F8A0F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 79, 138, 15;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#4F8A0F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 43%
M: 0%
Y: 89%
K: 46%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(79, 138, 15)
rgba(79, 138, 15, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 89° on the color wheel

NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Wise logo
Wise
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Robinhood logo
Robinhood

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4F8A0F?
#4F8A0F is Forest Green, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 79, 138, 15. It has a hue of 89°, 80% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4F8A0F?
The RGB color code for #4F8A0F is rgb(79, 138, 15). This means it contains 79 red, 138 green, and 15 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?
Forest Green (#4F8A0F) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #4F8A0F in CSS?
You can use #4F8A0F in CSS with: background-color: #4F8A0F; or color: #4F8A0F; or as an RGB value: rgb(79, 138, 15). For print design, use CMYK: 43%, 0%, 89%, 46%.

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