Dark Forest Color – #556962: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dark Forest color hex code is #556962, and it is composed of 33% red, 41% green and 38% blue.
Dark Forest is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 19% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.86:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dark Forest color (#556962) against light backgrounds.

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Dark Forest Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dark Forest, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #556962 |
| RGB | rgb(85,105,98) |
| HSL | hsl(159,10.5%,37.3%) |
| CMYK | 19, 0, 7, 59 |
| HSV | 159, 19, 41 |
| RGB % | 33, 41, 38 |
| XYZ | 11, 12.9, 13.5 |
| LAB | 42.6, -9, 1.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 19% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.86 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.58 (fails WCAG AA) |
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