Deep Forest
Also known as: Rich Olive, Olympic Range, Ancient Pine, Black Forest Green
As a rich take on gray, Deep Forest carries neutral and understated energy that suits editorial layouts and neutral backgrounds. Deep Forest plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 9.82:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Deep Forest color codes
- HEX
- #3C463E
- RGB
- rgb(60, 70, 62)
- RGBA
- rgba(60, 70, 62, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(132, 8%, 25%)
- HSV
- hsv(132, 14%, 27%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(14%, 0%, 11%, 73%)
- LAB
- lab(28.6 -5.6 3.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.2% 0.019 151.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning cool
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslategray#2F4F4F · ΔE 8.3
- RAL 6006 — Grey olive#40433B · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Deep 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: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- 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 Deep Forest
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Deep 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 9.82:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Deep Forest background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Deep Forest
Deep Forest with its complement
Soft neighbors of Deep Forest
Deep Forest triad
Similar colors
- Urban Chic#424C4A · ΔE 4.1
- Armadillo#484A46 · ΔE 5.4
- Black Olive#3B3C36 · ΔE 5.7
- Vulcanised#424443 · ΔE 6.4
- Dark Space#414A4C · ΔE 6.4
- All Nighter#455454 · ΔE 6.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Deep Forest is closest to Black Magic.
Deep Forest FAQs
What color is Deep Forest?
Deep Forest is a dark gray with the hex code #3C463E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 132°, 8% saturation, and 25% lightness.
What is the hex code for Deep Forest?
The hex code for Deep Forest is #3C463E. In RGB it's rgb(60, 70, 62), and in CMYK it's cmyk(14%, 0%, 11%, 73%).
What colors go well with Deep Forest?
Deep 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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