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Dark Olive Green
Dark Olive Green
#556B2FClick to copy
Dark Olive Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(85, 107, 47)Copy
HSLhsl(82, 39%, 30%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(82, 56%, 42%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(21%, 0%, 56%, 58%)Copy
Dark Olive Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#556B2F
Click to copy#452F6B
Click to copyAnalogous
#6B632F
Click to copy#376B2F
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2F376B
Click to copy#632F6B
Click to copyMonochromatic
#556B2F
Click to copy#889E62
Click to copy#B8C5A1
Click to copy#1D2410
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDark Olive 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
5.95 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.53 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.46 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.12 : 1
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Dark Olive Green 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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Dark Olive Green Color Introduction
Definition
Dark Olive Green (HEX #556B2F) has the RGB value rgb(85, 107, 47), the HSL value hsl(82°, 39%, 30%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(21%, 0%, 56%, 58%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dark Olive Green is #452F6B, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #6B632F and #376B2F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2F376B, #632F6B) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dark Olive Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dark Olive Green has a contrast ratio of 5.95:1 against white and 3.53:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
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, Dark Olive Green has a lightness of 30% and a saturation of 39%, 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 deep, profound natural green.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Dark Olive 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, Dark Olive 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.
Dark Olive 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.
