Green
Olive Drab
Olive Drab
#6B8E23Click to copy
Olive Drab Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(107, 142, 35)Copy
HSLhsl(80, 60%, 35%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(80, 75%, 56%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(25%, 0%, 75%, 44%)Copy
Olive Drab Color Schemes
Complementary
#6B8E23
Click to copy#46238E
Click to copyAnalogous
#8E7C23
Click to copy#358E23
Click to copySplit Complementary
#23358E
Click to copy#7C238E
Click to copyMonochromatic
#6B8E23
Click to copy#9EC057
Click to copy#C9DCA1
Click to copy#2D3C0F
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyOlive Drab 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
3.81 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.52 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.49 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.32 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Olive Drab Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Olive Drab Color Introduction
Definition
Olive Drab (HEX #6B8E23) has the RGB value rgb(107, 142, 35), the HSL value hsl(80°, 60%, 35%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(25%, 0%, 75%, 44%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Olive Drab is #46238E, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #8E7B23 and #358E23 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#23358E, #7B238E) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Olive Drab uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Olive Drab has a contrast ratio of 3.81:1 against white and 5.52:1 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 Drab has a lightness of 35% and a saturation of 60%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A 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 Drab 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 Drab 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 Drab 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.
