Black Forest

Readability

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

• Italian Basil

  #5F6957

• Knit Cardigan

  #6D6C5F

• Verdant Hush

  #4E5A4A

• Ivy Topiary

  #67614F

• Catch of the Day

  #6C685E

• Archaeology

  #6E6A5E

• Tree of Life

  #595D45

• Armoury

  #6A6B65

About Black Forest

Black Forest sits at oklch(0.491 0.024 122.3) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #5E6354 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Black Forest?

#5E6354 — also oklch(0.491 0.024 122.3) and Lab 41.17 -4.27 7.86.

Can I use Black Forest for text on white?

On white: 6.20:1 (AA), APCA Lc 81. On dark ink: 2.88:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.