Dead Forest
Also known as: Foggy Night , Black Sable , Big Dipper , Diamond Grey
Dead Forest is a rich, muted gray that reads as neutral and understated. It earns its place in minimal interfaces and architecture. Dead Forest plays well with gray tones. The harmonies below show which ones. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.91:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
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)
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 blue 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: 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dead 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 Dead 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 8.91:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Dead Forest background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dead Forest
Dead Forest with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dead Forest
Dead Forest triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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