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Deep Olive
Deep Olive
#4A5A3FClick to copy
Deep Olive Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(74, 90, 63)Copy
HSLhsl(96, 18%, 30%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(96, 30%, 35%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(18%, 0%, 30%, 65%)Copy
Deep Olive Color Schemes
Complementary
#4A5A3F
Click to copy#4F3F5A
Click to copyAnalogous
#585A3F
Click to copy#3F5A42
Click to copySplit Complementary
#423F5A
Click to copy#5A3F58
Click to copyMonochromatic
#4A5A3F
Click to copy#7F837C
Click to copy#B2B5B0
Click to copy#191E15
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDeep 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
7.43 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.83 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.82 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.70 : 1
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Deep Olive Shade Variants
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Deep Olive Color Introduction
Definition
Deep Olive (HEX #4A5A3F) has the RGB value rgb(74, 90, 63), the HSL value hsl(96°, 18%, 30%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(18%, 0%, 30%, 65%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Deep Olive is #4F3F5A, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #585A3F and #3F5A42 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#413F5A, #5A3F58) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Deep Olive uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Deep Olive has a contrast ratio of 7.43:1 against white and 2.83:1 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, Deep Olive has a lightness of 30% and a saturation of 18%, 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 warmer color, deeper than olive green, with a strong sense of composure, used for the color scheme of handmade leather suitcases.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Deep 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, Deep 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.
Deep 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.
