#386641 Hex Color
A grounded and moody forest green
#386641 is a dim, unsaturated forest green with a somber, dusty quality. Its low chroma creates a moody, serious presence, making it a reliable base for branding focused on sustainability or organic goods. Because it offers strong contrast against white text, the hex code #386641 works well for UI backgrounds or readable dark-mode interfaces where black feels too harsh.
Questions about #386641
What is #386641 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #386641 is rgb(56, 102, 65), in HSL hsl(132, 29%, 31%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 36%, 60%.
What colors pair best with #386641?
This forest green pairs naturally with creamy off-white or warm terracotta tones to balance its somber, dusty quality. For a modern, professional look, combine it with muted slate or soft charcoal to maintain its grounded, earthy atmosphere.
Is #386641 readable on white or black?
#386641 has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.