Theory
Ink Olive
Ink Olive
#384633Click to copy
Ink Olive Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#384633Copy
RGBrgb(56, 70, 51)Copy
HSLhsl(104, 16%, 24%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(104, 27%, 27%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(20%, 0%, 27%, 73%)Copy
Ink Olive Color Schemes
Complementary
#384633
Click to copy#413346
Click to copyAnalogous
#424633
Click to copy#334638
Click to copySplit Complementary
#383346
Click to copy#463342
Click to copyMonochromatic
#384633
Click to copy#6F706F
Click to copy#A2A3A2
Click to copy#090B08
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyInk Olive 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
10.04 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.09 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
9.21 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.26 : 1
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Ink Olive Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Ink Olive Color Introduction
Definition
Ink Olive (HEX #384633) has the RGB value rgb(56, 70, 51), the HSL value hsl(104°, 16%, 24%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(20%, 0%, 27%, 73%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Ink Olive is #413346, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #424633 and #334638 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#383346, #463342) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Ink Olive uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Ink Olive has a contrast ratio of 10.04:1 against white and 2.09:1 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, Ink Olive has a lightness of 24% and a saturation of 16%, 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: An olive color close to black, composed and vintage, used for the color scheme of handmade leather briefcases.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Ink Olive 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, Ink Olive 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.
Ink Olive 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.
