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| CSS name | forestgreen |
|---|---|
| HEX | #228B22 |
| RGB | rgb(34, 139, 34) |
| HSL | hsl(120, 61%, 34%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(76%, 0%, 76%, 45%) |
| Decimal | 2263842 |
Shades of Forest Green (darker)
#1F7D1F · #1B6F1B · #186118 · #145314 · #114611 · #0E380E · #0A2A0A · #071C07 · #030E03
Tints of Forest Green (lighter)
#389738 · #4EA24E · #64AE64 · #7AB97A · #91C591 · #A7D1A7 · #BDDCBD · #D3E8D3 · #E9F3E9
Color harmonies
| Complementary | #8C228C |
|---|---|
| Triadic | #22228C, #8C2222 |
| Analogous | #578C22, #228C57 |
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
| White text on Forest Green | 4.39:1 · AA large text only |
|---|---|
| Black text on Forest Green | 4.78:1 · AA |
Use Forest Green in code
.element {
color: forestgreen; /* or #228b22 */
background-color: rgb(34 139 34 / 0.5);
}Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Forest Green?
Forest Green is #228B22 in HEX, rgb(34, 139, 34) in RGB and hsl(120, 61%, 34%) in HSL.
Can I use "forestgreen" directly in CSS?
Yes. "forestgreen" is one of the 148 standard CSS named colors, so color: forestgreen; works in every browser.
Is Forest Green readable on white?
The contrast ratio of Forest Green on white is 4.39:1 (WCAG AA large text only). On black it is 4.78:1 (AA).
What is the complementary color of Forest Green?
The complementary color (opposite on the color wheel) is #8C228C.
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Green#008000Sea Green#2E8B57Dark Olive Green#556B2FDark Green#006400Lime Green#32CD32Olive Drab#6B8E23Dark Slate Gray#2F4F4FDark Slate Grey#2F4F4F
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