Dead Forest
Also known as: Foggy Night, Black Sable, Big Dipper, Diamond Grey
Quietly neutral and understated, Dead Forest is a neutral-toned gray that earns its keep in minimal interfaces and architecture. Dead Forest plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.91:1, passes WCAG AA).
Dead Forest color codes
- HEX
- #434B4F
- RGB
- rgb(67, 75, 79)
- RGBA
- rgba(67, 75, 79, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(200, 8%, 29%)
- HSV
- hsv(200, 15%, 31%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(15%, 5%, 0%, 69%)
- LAB
- lab(31.3 -2.6 -3.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.7% 0.012 229.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle blue undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslategray#2F4F4F · ΔE 9.7
- RAL 7024 — Graphite grey#474A50 · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Dead Forest works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dead Forest
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dead 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 8.91:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.36:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Dead Forest background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dead Forest
Dead Forest with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dead Forest
Dead Forest triad
Similar colors
- Dark Space#414A4C · ΔE 1.6
- Witchcraft#474C50 · ΔE 1.7
- Lights Out#3D474B · ΔE 1.8
- Obsidian#445055 · ΔE 2.3
- Stargazing#414549 · ΔE 2.7
- Trout#4C5356 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dead Forest is closest to Matterhorn.
Dead Forest FAQs
What color is Dead Forest?
Dead Forest is a dark gray with the hex code #434B4F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 200°, 8% saturation, and 29% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dead Forest?
The hex code for Dead Forest is #434B4F. In RGB it's rgb(67, 75, 79), and in CMYK it's cmyk(15%, 5%, 0%, 69%).
What colors go well with Dead Forest?
Dead 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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