Dark Olive Green is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #556B2F, which equals rgb(85, 107, 47) in RGB and hsl(82, 39%, 30%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C21 M0 Y56 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#556B2F - RGB
85, 107, 47 - HSL
82°, 39%, 30% - CMYK
21, 0, 56, 58 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Olive Green
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.95:1. Its complementary color is #452F6A.
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Dark Olive Green color codes
| HEX | #556B2F |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(85, 107, 47) |
| HSL | hsl(82, 39%, 30%) |
| HSV | 82°, 56%, 42% |
| CMYK | 21%, 0%, 56%, 58% |
| Decimal | 5597999 |
Shades and tints of Dark Olive Green
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E3E6DC - 100
#C6CEBA - 200
#AAB597 - 300
#8E9C74 - 400
#718452 - 500
#556B2F - 600
#475927 - 700
#39471F - 800
#2B3618 - 900
#1C2410 - 950
#0E1208
Color harmonies for Dark Olive Green
- Complementary
#452F6A≈ Dark Muted Amethyst - Analogous −30°
#6A622F≈ Dark Muted Yellow - Analogous +30°
#376A2F≈ Dark Muted Leaf - Triadic +120°
#2F546A≈ Dark Muted Peacock - Triadic +240°
#6A2F54≈ Dark Muted Cerise - Split 150°
#2F376A≈ Dark Muted Sapphire - Split 210°
#622F6A≈ Dark Muted Magenta
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Olive Green
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Olive Green | Aa | 5.95:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dark Olive Green | Aa | 3.53:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Dark Olive Green
background-color: #556B2F;color: #556B2F;background-color: rgb(85, 107, 47);background-color: hsl(82, 39%, 30%);:root { --color-dark-olive-green: #556B2F; }class="bg-[#556B2F]"Colors similar to Dark Olive Green
- Deep Muted Apple
#577934 - Deep Muted Fern
#507934 - Dark Muted Citron
#585D28 - Dark Muted Lime
#525D28 - Deep Muted Spring Bud
#5E7934 - Dark Muted Chartreuse
#4D5D28 - Dark Muted Yellow
#5D5D28 - Dark Soft Chartreuse
#526A1B - Dark Soft Lime
#5A6A1B - Deep Muted Leaf
#497934 - Dark Muted Spring Bud
#485D28 - Deep Dusty Apple
#576845
More green shades
- Forest Green
#228B22 - Sea Green
#2E8B57 - Mint Cream
#F5FFFA - Pale Green
#98FB98 - Aquamarine
#7FFFD4 - Dark Green
#006400 - Dark Sea Green
#8FBC8F - Green
#008000 - Green Yellow
#ADFF2F - Lawn Green
#7CFC00 - Light Green
#90EE90
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Olive Green?
The HEX code for Dark Olive Green is #556B2F.
What is the RGB value of Dark Olive Green?
Dark Olive Green has an RGB value of 85, 107, 47 (rgb(85, 107, 47)). In HSL it is 82°, 39%, 30%.
What text color should I use on Dark Olive Green?
Use white text on Dark Olive Green. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.95:1 and black text has 3.53:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Olive Green?
The complementary color of Dark Olive Green is #452F6A. Analogous colors #6A622F and #376A2F also pair well.