Dark Forest
Also known as: Collard Green , Armada , Prehistoric , Green Beret
Dark Forest brings a fresh and natural feel to a palette. This rich green suits 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).
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Forest
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.86:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.58:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Dark Forest background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dark Forest
Dark Forest with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Forest
Dark Forest triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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