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Olive Green (RAL 6003)
Olive Green (RAL 6003)
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Olive Green (RAL 6003) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(80, 86, 59)Copy
HSLhsl(73, 19%, 28%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(73, 31%, 34%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(7%, 0%, 31%, 66%)Copy
Olive Green (RAL 6003) Color Schemes
Complementary
#50563B
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Click to copyAnalogous
#564F3B
Click to copy#42563B
Click to copySplit Complementary
#3B4256
Click to copy#4F3B56
Click to copyMonochromatic
#50563B
Click to copy#7E8077
Click to copy#B0B1AC
Click to copy#181A11
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyOlive Green (RAL 6003) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
7.68 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.74 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.04 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.65 : 1
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Olive Green (RAL 6003) Shade Variants
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Olive Green (RAL 6003) Color Introduction
Definition
Olive Green (RAL 6003) (HEX #50563B) has the RGB value rgb(80, 86, 59), the HSL value hsl(73°, 19%, 28%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(7%, 0%, 31%, 66%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Olive Green (RAL 6003) is #413B56, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #564E3B and #42563B that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3B4256, #4F3B56) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Olive Green (RAL 6003) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Olive Green (RAL 6003) has a contrast ratio of 7.68:1 against white and 2.74:1 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 Green (RAL 6003) has a lightness of 28% 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 brownish dark green, the classic military camouflage color.
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 Green (RAL 6003) 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 Green (RAL 6003) 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 Green (RAL 6003) 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.