Pantone 342 C
Pantone 342 C is a deep, rich green that symbolizes growth, stability, and natural harmony. This dark forest green is often associated with environmental consciousness and premium branding.
Use these values alongside our Pantone to HEX, Pantone to CMYK, and Pantone to RGB converters when you need to hand off exact numbers to developers or printers. Browse the full Pantone color library for more families.
Quick answers
Is this the same as my physical swatch? On-screen approximations depend on your display calibration. Always confirm critical jobs with a printed Pantone guide or press proof.
Which suffix do I use? "C" (coated) and "U" (uncoated) refer to different ink films—follow your brand standards when specifying PMS for vendors.
Pantone 342 C
Pantone 342 C
CMYK: 100, 0, 31, 60
HEX: #006747
RGB: 0, 103, 71
HSL: 161, 100%, 20%
HSV: 161, 100%, 40%
Color usage
342 C is a deep, trustworthy green for banks that want an organic edge, outdoor retailers, and premium CPG brands signaling longevity over neon “eco” tropes. It holds up in embroidered apparel and debossed leather tags. On screen, use it for nav bars and KPI highlights; pair with warm off-whites to avoid a chilly hospital feel. Specify lighting for retail graphics—this green can look almost black in dim environments.
Pair this swatch with production workflows using our color converters when you need HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL, or HSV equivalents. For a closest Pantone match from a web code, jump to HEX to Pantone for this color. If you are briefing a printer, it helps to know whether the job uses spot (PMS) ink or process (CMYK) builds—specifications and proofs differ between the two.
Color psychology
Dark forest greens signal resilience, heritage, and measured growth—less “startup bright” than spring greens. They can feel serious and upscale when paired with gold, cream, or charcoal. In sustainability messaging, deeper greens imply maturity and commitment rather than trend-chasing; support with concrete proof points so color is not doing all the ethical lifting.
Perception shifts with lighting, adjacent colors, and culture—use psychology as a guide, not a rule. For how hue, saturation, and brightness behave in design systems, read our color theory basics. When you need the same Pantone story on screens and in print, see Pantone in digital branding, and our overview of RGB, CMYK, HEX, HSL, and HSV.