Forester
Also known as: Nurturing , Huntington Garden , Ivy Enchantment , Siamese Green
Part of the green family, Forester pairs a medium base with a fresh and natural presence. It belongs in finance apps and outdoor gear. Set it against a purple accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 8.19:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Forester color codes
- HEX
- #9AA77C
- RGB
- rgb(154, 167, 124)
- RGBA
- rgba(154, 167, 124, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(78, 20%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(78, 26%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(8%, 0%, 26%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(66.6 -10.4 20.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.7% 0.062 121.6)
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: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 8.9
- RAL 6021: Pale green #86A47C · ΔE 5.3 · 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 Forester works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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 Forester
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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 Forester 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 2.56:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.19:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Forester background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Forester
Forester with its complement
Soft neighbors of Forester
Forester triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Estragon #A5AF76 · ΔE 4.3
- Norway #A4B88F · ΔE 5.1
- Cardamom #AAAA77 · ΔE 5.1
- Fennelly #9A9E80 · ΔE 5.1
- Mistletoe #8AA282 · ΔE 5.2
- Foliage #95B388 · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Forester is closest to Fleur-De-Lis .
FAQ
Forester FAQs
What color is Forester?
Forester is a medium green with the hex code #9AA77C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 78°, 20% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Forester?
The hex code for Forester is #9AA77C. In RGB it's rgb(154, 167, 124), and in CMYK it's cmyk(8%, 0%, 26%, 35%).
What colors go well with Forester?
Forester pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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