Forestry
Also known as: Ceylanite , Hinterlands Green , Myrtle , Nettle Green
Forestry is a deep, gentle green that reads as grounded and restorative. It earns its place in eco packaging and finance apps. A purple counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 10.67:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Forestry color codes
- HEX
- #2F441F
- RGB
- rgb(47, 68, 31)
- RGBA
- rgba(47, 68, 31, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(94, 37%, 19%)
- HSV
- hsv(94, 54%, 27%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(31%, 0%, 54%, 73%)
- LAB
- lab(26.3 -14.4 19.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(35.9% 0.065 133.1)
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: darkolivegreen #556B2F · ΔE 14.0
- RAL 6020: Chrome green #354733 · ΔE 6.1 · 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 Forestry 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 Forestry
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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 Forestry 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 10.67:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.97:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Forestry background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Forestry
Forestry with its complement
Soft neighbors of Forestry
Forestry triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Myrtle #21421E · ΔE 3.4
- Palm Leaf #36482F · ΔE 4.3
- Melancholia #12390D · ΔE 5.9
- Moor-Monster #1F5429 · ΔE 7.5
- Highlander #3A533D · ΔE 7.6
- Ficus #3B593A · ΔE 7.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Forestry is closest to Acai .
FAQ
Forestry FAQs
What color is Forestry?
Forestry is a dark green with the hex code #2F441F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 94°, 37% saturation, and 19% lightness.
What is the hex code for Forestry?
The hex code for Forestry is #2F441F. In RGB it's rgb(47, 68, 31), and in CMYK it's cmyk(31%, 0%, 54%, 73%).
What colors go well with Forestry?
Forestry 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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