Black Forest Color – #5e6354: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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A dark, muted olive-green with a grey undertone. Black forest color (#5e6354) is a deep, foresty shade named after the German mountain range, and it belongs on heritage clothing, cabin exteriors, and moody kitchen cabinets. Complements cream and brass beautifully.

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#5e6354
Black Forest Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Black Forest:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #5e6354 |
| RGB | rgb(94,99,84) |
| HSL | hsl(80,8.2%,35.9%) |
| CMYK | 5, 0, 15, 61 |
| HSV | 80, 15, 39 |
| RGB % | 37, 39, 33 |
| XYZ | 10.7, 11.9, 10.1 |
| LAB | 41.1, -5, 7.9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 6.2 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 3.39 (fails WCAG AA) |
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