#014421 Hex Color
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Broadleaf Forest is a deep, unsaturated green that feels stable and serious. It works best as a moody, grounding base for sustainability-focused brands or dark UI backgrounds. Because it is so dark, avoid using it for small text to maintain readability, though it pairs beautifully with high-contrast warm whites or soft creams. The hex code for this shade is #014421.
Questions about Broadleaf Forest
What is the hex code for Broadleaf Forest?
Broadleaf Forest is #014421. In RGB that is rgb(1, 68, 33), in HSL hsl(149, 97%, 14%) and in CMYK 99%, 0%, 51%, 73%.
What colors pair well with Broadleaf Forest #014421?
Broadleaf Forest thrives when paired with high-contrast, warm neutrals like soft cream or warm white, which prevent the deep green from appearing too heavy. For a more sophisticated palette, use it alongside metallic golds or muted terracotta accents to introduce organic warmth.
Is Broadleaf Forest #014421 suitable for body text?
Broadleaf Forest #014421 is generally too dark and low-contrast for small, dense body text, potentially causing eye strain. It functions most effectively as a grounding background or a bold header color where you can maintain strong readability against lighter, contrasting foreground elements.
Is Broadleaf Forest readable on white or black?
Broadleaf Forest has a 11.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.