What is the hex code for Forest Green?

The hex code for Forest Green is #228B22. In RGB that is rgb(34, 139, 34), and in HSL it is hsl(120, 61%, 34%).

What RGB values make Forest Green?

Forest Green is 34 red, 139 green, and 34 blue, written as rgb(34, 139, 34).

Forest Green scores 4.39:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: forestgreen directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #228B22.

#228B22

Forest Green is a green tone at #228B22. It sits at 120 degrees on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 34% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Forest Green with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#D3E8D3

Tint 60%

#A7D1A7

Tint 40%

#7AB97A

Tint 20%

#4EA24E

Base

#228B22

Shade 20%

#1B6F1B

Shade 40%

#145314

Shade 60%

#0E380E

Shade 80%

#071C07

On white

Sample text

4.39:1

Large text only

On black

Sample text

4.78:1

Passes AA for body text

Check a specific pairing in the contrast checker.

Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Forest Green?: The hex code for Forest Green is #228B22. In RGB that is rgb(34, 139, 34), and in HSL it is hsl(120, 61%, 34%).
What RGB values make Forest Green?: Forest Green is 34 red, 139 green, and 34 blue, written as rgb(34, 139, 34).
Is Forest Green readable as text on a white background?: Forest Green scores 4.39:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Forest Green a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: forestgreen directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #228B22.