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Olive Ink Green
Olive Ink Green
#3F4A35Click to copy
Olive Ink Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(63, 74, 53)Copy
HSLhsl(91, 17%, 25%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(91, 28%, 29%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(15%, 0%, 28%, 71%)Copy
Olive Ink Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#3F4A35
Click to copy#40354A
Click to copyAnalogous
#4A4A35
Click to copy#354A36
Click to copySplit Complementary
#35354A
Click to copy#4A354A
Click to copyMonochromatic
#3F4A35
Click to copy#727471
Click to copy#A5A7A4
Click to copy#0C0F0A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyOlive Ink Green 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
9.37 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.24 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
8.59 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.35 : 1
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Olive Ink Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Olive Ink Green Color Introduction
Definition
Olive Ink Green (HEX #3F4A35) has the RGB value rgb(63, 74, 53), the HSL value hsl(91°, 17%, 25%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(15%, 0%, 28%, 71%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Olive Ink Green is #40354A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #4A4A35 and #354A36 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#36354A, #4A354A) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Olive Ink Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Olive Ink Green has a contrast ratio of 9.37:1 against white and 2.24:1 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, Olive Ink Green has a lightness of 25% and a saturation of 17%, 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-toned ink green, composed and vintage, used for the cover color of handmade leather notebooks.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Olive Ink Green 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, Olive Ink Green 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.
Olive Ink Green 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.
