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Olive Green
Olive Green
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Olive Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(85, 139, 47)Copy
HSLhsl(95, 49%, 36%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(95, 66%, 55%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(39%, 0%, 66%, 45%)Copy
Olive Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#558B2F
Click to copy#652F8B
Click to copyAnalogous
#838B2F
Click to copy#2F8B37
Click to copySplit Complementary
#372F8B
Click to copy#8B2F83
Click to copyMonochromatic
#558B2F
Click to copy#89B66A
Click to copy#BFD8AE
Click to copy#263F15
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyOlive 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
4.10 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.12 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.76 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.08 : 1
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Olive Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Olive Green Color Introduction
Definition
Olive Green (HEX #558B2F) has the RGB value rgb(85, 139, 47), the HSL value hsl(95°, 49%, 36%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(39%, 0%, 66%, 45%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Olive Green is #652F8B, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #838B2F and #2F8B37 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#372F8B, #8B2F83) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Olive Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Olive Green has a contrast ratio of 4.10:1 against white and 5.12:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
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 has a lightness of 36% and a saturation of 49%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep green imitating olives, substantial and composed, often used in traditional weapon sheaths and leather goods, conveying durability.
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 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 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 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.
