Color Name Finder
What is a color name finder?
A color name finder matches any hex code to its closest color name—for example #228B22 is forestgreen and #B2AC88 is sage green. Paste a hex below to get the name, RGB, HSL, and CMYK instantly.
- #228B22: forestgreen
- #B2AC88: sage green
- #E2725B: terracotta
Paste a hex code to get the closest color name, full RGB/HSL/CMYK values, and similar swatches—free, instant, no sign-up.
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Forest Green
#228B22
Closest color name
Forest Green
Hex
#228B22
RGB
rgb(34, 139, 34)
HSL
hsl(120, 61%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(76%, 0%, 76%, 45%)
Similar named colors
How to Find a Color Name from a Hex Code
- Enter or paste your hex code in the input field (with or without the # prefix).
- The tool instantly shows the closest named color and a live preview swatch.
- Copy the color name, hex, RGB, or HSL with one click.
- Explore similar named colors nearby and click a swatch to try another hex.
Popular Hex Codes & Color Names
- #228B22 — forestgreen (forest green)
- #B2AC88 — sage green
- #E2725B — terracotta
- #E0B0FF — mauve
- #F97316 — sunset orange
- #000080 — navy
- #800020 — burgundy
- #E6E6FA — lavender
- #313338 — Discord dark gray
- #1DB954 — Spotify green
See full shade tables on our sage green, forest green, navy blue, burgundy, and sunset palette guides. Matching an app UI? Try our Discord, Spotify, and Instagram dark mode color guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a color name finder?
- A color name finder is a free tool that matches a hex code to the closest human-readable color name—such as forestgreen for #228B22 or sage for #B2AC88—plus RGB, HSL, and CMYK values you can copy.
- How do I find the name of a color from a hex code?
- Paste your hex code (with or without #) into the Color Name Finder. The tool compares your color to hundreds of named colors using RGB distance and returns the closest match with copy-ready values.
- What is the closest color name to #228B22?
- Hex #228B22 is the CSS named color forestgreen. In RGB it is (34, 139, 34)—a medium-dark green common in eco, outdoor, and finance branding.
- What is the closest color name to #B2AC88?
- Hex #B2AC88 is closest to sage green—a muted gray-green with RGB(178, 172, 136). Designers use it for wellness, organic food, and lifestyle palettes.
- What is the closest color name to #E2725B?
- Hex #E2725B is terracotta—a warm clay orange with RGB(226, 114, 91). It pairs well with sage green and cream in earthy, editorial palettes.
- What is the closest color name to #000080?
- Hex #000080 is the CSS named color navy. In RGB it is (0, 0, 128)—a deep blue used for corporate, nautical, and trust-focused branding.
- What is the closest color name to #313338?
- Hex #313338 is a dark gray-violet—best known as the Discord dark mode background. In RGB it is (49, 51, 56), close to CSS darkslategray.
- Can I find a color name from RGB values?
- Convert RGB to hex first, then paste into the finder. The tool outputs RGB, HSL, and CMYK from the same hex so developers and print vendors stay aligned.
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