Explore properties, harmonies, and accessibility data for the color #228B22. This medium shade of Greenis widely used in modern design.
"ForestGreen (#228B22) – rich natural green. Eco, growth & outdoorsy reliability."
Color #228B22 is mathematically represented by 34 red, 139 green, and 34 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 120 degrees, 61% saturation, and 34% lightness.This color is officially recognized as "ForestGreen" and is one of the standard CSS named colors supported across all modern web browsers.
Depending on the vibrant 120 hue, this color belongs to the Green spectrum.This balanced tone provides a stable foundation for UI elements, backgrounds, and professional branding materials where subtlety is valued.
When using #228B22 in your projects, consider the accessibility of text to ensure your content is readable by everyone. The contrast ratio against white is 4.39:1, which is rated Large Text Only. Against black, the ratio is 4.78:1, rated AA (Standard).
Pro Tip: For optimal user experience, always ensure your primary text color has at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio against the background color.