Forest Green
A moderately saturated, cool dark green.
#228B22
rgb(34, 139, 34)
Color formats
HEX
#228B22
RGB
rgb(34, 139, 34)
HSL
hsl(120, 60.7%, 33.9%)
HSV
hsv(120, 75.5%, 54.5%)
CMYK
cmyk(75.5%, 0%, 75.5%, 45.5%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Forest Green.
Lightest
#94E594
Lighter
#42D142
Base
#228B22
Darker
#0E390E
Darkest
#000000
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Forest Green works
Forest Green (#228B22) is a moderately saturated, cool dark green. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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