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ForestGreen and Green

Analogous color combination with 1.17:1 contrast ratio

#228B22
#008000

Color Values

ForestGreen
HEX #228B22
RGB 34, 139, 34
HSL 120, 61%, 34%
Green
HEX #008000
RGB 0, 128, 0
HSL 120, 100%, 25%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between ForestGreen and Green is 0 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.17:1
ForestGreen background with Green text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

ForestGreen surface

Sample text on a forestgreen background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Green surface

Sample text on a green background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #228B22;
  --color-b: #008000;
  --color-a-rgb: 34, 139, 34;
  --color-b-rgb: 0, 128, 0;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "ForestGreen and Green",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "ForestGreen",
      "hex": "#228B22",
      "rgb": [
        34,
        139,
        34
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Green",
      "hex": "#008000",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        128,
        0
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.17
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do forestgreen and green go together?

Yes. ForestGreen and Green form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.17:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between forestgreen and green?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between ForestGreen (#228B22) and Green (#008000) is 1.17:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use forestgreen and green in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for forestgreen and green?

ForestGreen has the hex code #228B22 and RGB values rgb(34, 139, 34). Green has the hex code #008000 and RGB values rgb(0, 128, 0). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.