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#228B22Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Forest Green Color Code
Forest Green·#228B22
Green FamilyNeutralDark toneMid saturationoklch(55.8% 0.169 143)
RGB
rgb(34, 139, 34)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(120 61% 34%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
76, 0, 76, 45Print handoffLAB
51, -50, 45Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(55.8% 0.169 143)Modern perceptualForest Green is a deep, balanced CSS named color at #228B22. If you searched for forest green hex code, 228B22, or forest green RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorWhite text
Body text contrast4.39:1
Best UseSuccess states, natural brands, support actions, and calm interface signals
Tonal Scale
100#D7EAD7
300#99CA99
500#4AA04A
600#228B22
800#186418
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
4.39:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
3.91:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
4.17:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorWhite textContrast 4.39:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(55.8% 0.169 143)
Relative Luminance0.1892
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Green FamilyNeutralDark toneMid saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Color Notes
- Forest Green is kept as an exact CSS named color for #228B22.
- Queries for forest green color code, 228B22, or forest green RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
4.39:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
3.91:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
4.17:1Large text / UI only
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
3.91:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorWhite textContrast 4.39:1 · Large text / UI only
Where It Works
- Use it for success states, support actions, ecology cues, and stable positive feedback.
- Very bright greens need contrast testing before they become buttons or text backgrounds.
- Pair with white, charcoal, soft neutrals, and nearby teal or yellow-green colors.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Forest Green is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Natural greens for sustainability and calm systems.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-forest-green: #228B22;
--color-forest-green-rgb: 34 139 34;
}class="bg-[#228B22] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#186418] ring-1 ring-[#228B22]"{
"forestGreen": "#228B22",
"forestGreenRgb": [34, 139, 34],
"forestGreenHsl": [120, 61, 34]
}