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Forest Green

#569306

Forest Green is a neutral dark color with the hex code #569306. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 86, 147, 6 in digital design or CMYK 41%, 0%, 96%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Forest Green Color Values

HEX
#569306
RGB
86, 147, 6
HSL
86°, 92%, 30%
CMYK
41, 0, 96, 42

About this color

Forest Green sits at 86° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 92% 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 41%, 0%, 96%, 42% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Forest Green

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #569306;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 86, 147, 6;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#569306',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 41%
M: 0%
Y: 96%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(86, 147, 6)
rgba(86, 147, 6, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 86° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #569306?
#569306 is Forest Green, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 86, 147, 6. It has a hue of 86°, 92% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #569306?
The RGB color code for #569306 is rgb(86, 147, 6). This means it contains 86 red, 147 green, and 6 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Forest Green a warm or cool color?
Forest Green (#569306) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #569306 in CSS?
You can use #569306 in CSS with: background-color: #569306; or color: #569306; or as an RGB value: rgb(86, 147, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 41%, 0%, 96%, 42%.