RAL 6005 Moss Green

#2F4538

RAL color

RAL 6005 Moss Green (#2F4538) is a deep, dark forest green from the RAL Classic system named after the lush green of moss in shaded woodland. This dark, cool-toned green evokes ancient forests, shaded glens, and heritage military colors. It's used in hunting and outdoor sporting equipment, British racing heritage, and nature-focused brand identities.

Color Values

HEX

#2F4538

RGB

47, 69, 56

HSL

144.5, 19.0%, 22.7%

HSV

144.5, 31.9%, 27.1%

CMYK

31.9%, 0.0%, 18.8%, 72.9%

OKLCH

0.3677 0.0356 158.2

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.

Design Usage

Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #2F4538;
color: #2F4538;
border-color: #2F4538;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 900 #134E4A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

10.35:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #2F4538?

RGB(47, 69, 56) · HSL(144.5, 19.0%, 22.7%) · CMYK(31.9%, 0.0%, 18.8%, 72.9%)

Does #2F4538 meet WCAG contrast on white?

10.35:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #2F4538?

Use FFFFFF text on a #2F4538 background; contrast on black is 2.03:1.