Forest
Also known as: Jungle Jam , Pharmacy Green , Donegal Green , Swamp Monster
With its cool undertone, Forest (#0B5509) comes across as calm and balanced. Designers reach for it in wellness brands and eco packaging. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a pink keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (9.06:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Forest color codes
- HEX
- #0B5509
- RGB
- rgb(11, 85, 9)
- RGBA
- rgba(11, 85, 9, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(118, 81%, 18%)
- HSV
- hsv(118, 89%, 33%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(87%, 0%, 89%, 67%)
- LAB
- lab(30.9 -33.7 33.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(39.2% 0.125 142.5)
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 warm
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: darkgreen #006400 · ΔE 5.2
- RAL 6035: Pearl green #1B542C · ΔE 7.1 · 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 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: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of 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 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 9.06:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.32:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Forest background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Forest
Forest with its complement
Soft neighbors of Forest
Forest triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Jungle Jam #115511 · ΔE 1.0
- Deep Green #02590F · ΔE 1.5
- Duck Hunt #005800 · ΔE 1.6
- Cucumber #006400 · ΔE 5.2
- Moor-Monster #1F5429 · ΔE 6.3
- Leafy Lush #08690E · ΔE 6.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Forest is closest to Imperial .
FAQ
Forest FAQs
What color is Forest?
Forest is a dark green with the hex code #0B5509. In HSL terms it has a hue of 118°, 81% saturation, and 18% lightness.
What is the hex code for Forest?
The hex code for Forest is #0B5509. In RGB it's rgb(11, 85, 9), and in CMYK it's cmyk(87%, 0%, 89%, 67%).
What colors go well with Forest?
Forest pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony, and with purple accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Forest : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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