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Olive Drab#6B8E23

Olive Drab color code is #6B8E23. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with olive drab.

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Olive Drab Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Olive Drab is 0.2259. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.81:1 against white and 5.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Olive Drab on white3.81:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Olive Drab on black5.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on Olive Drab3.81:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on Olive Drab5.52:1AA

Olive Drab — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Olive Drab?+
The hex code for Olive Drab is #6B8E23. In RGB it's rgb(107, 142, 35), and in HSL it's hsl(80, 60%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of Olive Drab?+
Olive Drab in RGB is (107, 142, 35). Written in CSS: rgb(107, 142, 35).
What is the CMYK value of Olive Drab?+
Olive Drab converts to CMYK(25%, 0%, 75%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6B8E23.
Is olive drab a warm or cool color?+
Olive Drab (#6B8E23) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 80° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does olive drab belong to?+
Olive Drab belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 80°, 60%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is olive drab accessible for body text on a white background?+
Olive Drab on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.81:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for olive drab?+
The nearest Pantone match for Olive Drab (#6B8E23) is 3110 C Dark Lime, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Olive Drab in design

Practical guidance for using olive drab (#6B8E23) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Olive Drab (#6B8E23) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Olive Drab (#6B8E23) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Olive Drab flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Olive Drab works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.