Green
Forest Green
Forest Green
#228B22Click to copy
Forest Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(34, 139, 34)Copy
HSLhsl(120, 61%, 34%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(120, 76%, 55%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(76%, 0%, 76%, 45%)Copy
Forest Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#228B22
Click to copy#8B228B
Click to copyAnalogous
#568B22
Click to copy#228B56
Click to copySplit Complementary
#56228B
Click to copy#8B2256
Click to copyMonochromatic
#228B22
Click to copy#54BF54
Click to copy#9EDB9E
Click to copy#0E390E
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyForest Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
4.39 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.78 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.03 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.88 : 1
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Forest Green Shade Variants
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Forest Green Color Introduction
Definition
Forest Green (HEX #228B22) has the RGB value rgb(34, 139, 34), the HSL value hsl(120°, 61%, 34%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(76%, 0%, 76%, 45%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Forest Green is #8B228B, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #578B22 and #228B57 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#56228B, #8B2257) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Forest Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Forest Green has a contrast ratio of 4.39:1 against white and 4.78:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Forest Green has a lightness of 34% and a saturation of 61%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The breath of nature.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Forest Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Forest Green is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Forest Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
