Dark Forest
Also known as: Collard Green, Armada, Prehistoric, Green Beret
Part of the green family, Dark Forest pairs a rich base with a fresh and natural presence — ideal for eco packaging and finance apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a gray keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.86:1, passes WCAG AA).
Dark Forest color codes
- HEX
- #556962
- RGB
- rgb(85, 105, 98)
- RGBA
- rgba(85, 105, 98, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(159, 11%, 37%)
- HSV
- hsv(159, 19%, 41%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(19%, 0%, 7%, 59%)
- LAB
- lab(42.6 -9.0 1.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(50.2% 0.026 171.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 10.6
- RAL 7009 — Green grey#5B6259 · ΔE 5.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dark Forest works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability — at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Forest
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dark Forest by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.86:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.58:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Dark Forest background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dark Forest
Dark Forest with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Forest
Dark Forest triad
Similar colors
- Rosemary#405E5C · ΔE 5.8
- June Ivy#416858 · ΔE 7.1
- Iridescent#3A5B52 · ΔE 7.3
- Yacht Club#566062 · ΔE 7.4
- Plantation#3E594C · ΔE 7.5
- Gunmetal#536267 · ΔE 7.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Forest is closest to Chimaera.
Dark Forest FAQs
What color is Dark Forest?
Dark Forest is a dark green with the hex code #556962. In HSL terms it has a hue of 159°, 11% saturation, and 37% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Forest?
The hex code for Dark Forest is #556962. In RGB it's rgb(85, 105, 98), and in CMYK it's cmyk(19%, 0%, 7%, 59%).
What colors go well with Dark Forest?
Dark Forest pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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