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Moss Green (RAL 6005)
Moss Green (RAL 6005)
#2F4538Click to copy
Moss Green (RAL 6005) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(47, 69, 56)Copy
HSLhsl(145, 19%, 23%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(145, 32%, 27%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(32%, 0%, 19%, 73%)Copy
Moss Green (RAL 6005) Color Schemes
Complementary
#2F4538
Click to copy#452F3C
Click to copyAnalogous
#31452F
Click to copy#2F4543
Click to copySplit Complementary
#432F45
Click to copy#452F31
Click to copyMonochromatic
#2F4538
Click to copy#69716C
Click to copy#9CA49F
Click to copy#060807
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyMoss Green (RAL 6005) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
10.35 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.03 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
9.49 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.22 : 1
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Moss Green (RAL 6005) Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Moss Green (RAL 6005) Color Introduction
Definition
Moss Green (RAL 6005) (HEX #2F4538) has the RGB value rgb(47, 69, 56), the HSL value hsl(145°, 19%, 23%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(32%, 0%, 19%, 73%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Moss Green (RAL 6005) is #452F3C, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #31452F and #2F4543 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#432F45, #452F31) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Moss Green (RAL 6005) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Moss Green (RAL 6005) has a contrast ratio of 10.35:1 against white and 2.03:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Moss Green (RAL 6005) has a lightness of 23% and a saturation of 19%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A deep, dark green, like moss in the depths of a forest.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Moss Green (RAL 6005) tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Moss Green (RAL 6005) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Moss Green (RAL 6005) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.