Olive Drab is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #6B8E23, which equals rgb(107, 142, 35) in RGB and hsl(80, 60%, 35%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C25 M0 Y75 K44, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6B8E23 - RGB
107, 142, 35 - HSL
80°, 60%, 35% - CMYK
25, 0, 75, 44 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Olive Drab
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.52:1. Its complementary color is #47248F.
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Olive Drab color codes
| HEX | #6B8E23 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 142, 35) |
| HSL | hsl(80, 60%, 35%) |
| HSV | 80°, 75%, 56% |
| CMYK | 25%, 0%, 75%, 44% |
| Decimal | 7048739 |
Shades and tints of Olive Drab
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6ECDA - 100
#CED9B6 - 200
#B5C791 - 300
#9CB46C - 400
#84A148 - 500
#6B8E23 - 600
#59761D - 700
#475F17 - 800
#364712 - 900
#242F0C - 950
#121806
Color harmonies for Olive Drab
- Complementary
#47248F≈ Deep Soft Iris - Analogous −30°
#8F7D24≈ Deep Soft Gold - Analogous +30°
#368F24≈ Deep Soft Clover - Triadic +120°
#246B8F≈ Deep Soft Capri - Triadic +240°
#8F246B≈ Deep Soft Raspberry - Split 150°
#24368F≈ Deep Soft Cobalt - Split 210°
#7D248F≈ Deep Soft Orchid
Contrast and accessibility of Olive Drab
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Olive Drab | Aa | 3.81:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Olive Drab | Aa | 5.52:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Olive Drab
background-color: #6B8E23;color: #6B8E23;background-color: rgb(107, 142, 35);background-color: hsl(80, 60%, 35%);:root { --color-olive-drab: #6B8E23; }class="bg-[#6B8E23]"Colors similar to Olive Drab
- Deep Soft Chartreuse
#6C8B23 - Deep Soft Spring Bud
#618B23 - Deep Soft Lime
#768B23 - Deep Soft Apple
#578B23 - Deep Soft Citron
#808B23 - Deep Bright Spring Bud
#659C11 - Deep Bright Chartreuse
#729C11 - Deep Soft Fern
#4C8B23 - Medium Dark Muted Apple
#6B9640 - Deep Muted Lime
#6C7934 - Deep Soft Yellow
#8B8B23 - Deep Bright Apple
#579C11
More green shades
- Lawn Green
#7CFC00 - Light Green
#90EE90 - Lime
#00FF00 - Medium Aquamarine
#66CDAA - Medium Sea Green
#3CB371 - Medium Spring Green
#00FA9A - Spring Green
#00FF7F - Yellow Green
#9ACD32 - Emerald
#50C878 - Mint
#3EB489 - Seafoam Green
#9FE2BF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Olive Drab?
The HEX code for Olive Drab is #6B8E23.
What is the RGB value of Olive Drab?
Olive Drab has an RGB value of 107, 142, 35 (rgb(107, 142, 35)). In HSL it is 80°, 60%, 35%.
What text color should I use on Olive Drab?
Use black text on Olive Drab. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.81:1 and black text has 5.52:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Olive Drab?
The complementary color of Olive Drab is #47248F. Analogous colors #8F7D24 and #368F24 also pair well.