Forester

#9aa77c

Softer cool green, steadier than sage-olive

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About Forester

Forester is the green you notice on a trail sign or a quiet hiking map when the light isn't golden and the color isn't gray either. It lands a touch more olive and weighty than , and it reads less yellow-leaning than , so it feels more grounded than "hint of warmth." Compared with , it's slightly softer in strength, less late-afternoon confident, more balanced leaf-dark.

I use it for dashboards and finance apps that need a steady "normal" state without drifting into the blander territory greens can hit on white. It also works in field-service and logistics UIs where status chips, filters, and dense tables need to feel readable but not aggressive. This shade is the one you reach for when you want the interface to feel outdoorsy and managed, not tactical.

Quick pairing note: next to cooler charcoals or blue grays, Forester holds its olive tone; if your neutrals are extremely warm, it can look even more earthy, so balance with clean creams and slightly cooler accents.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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2.56:1Fail

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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2.35:1Fail

On Gray 900 #18181b

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6.91:1AAAAA Large

On Black #000000

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8.19:1AAA

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