Dark Olive Green hex code
The hex code for dark olive green is #556B2F. In RGB that is rgb(85, 107, 47) and in HSL it is hsl(82, 39%, 30%).
The hex code for dark olive green is #556B2F. In RGB that is rgb(85, 107, 47) and in HSL it is hsl(82, 39%, 30%).
Dark Olive Green · #556B2F
Colour codes
- HEX
- #556B2F
- RGB
- rgb(85, 107, 47)
- HSL
- hsl(82, 39%, 30%)
- CMYK
- 21, 0, 56, 58
- CSS name
- darkolivegreen
- Contrast on white
- 5.95:1
- Contrast on black
- 3.53:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #778959
40% lighter · #99a682
60% lighter · #bbc4ac
80% lighter · #dde1d5
20% darker · #445626
40% darker · #33401c
60% darker · #222b13
80% darker · #111509
Complementary colour
Dark Olive Green · #556B2F
Opposite on the colour wheel · #452f6a
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark olive green?
The hex code for dark olive green is #556B2F. In RGB that is rgb(85, 107, 47) and in HSL it is hsl(82, 39%, 30%).
Can I use dark olive green for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 5.95:1 on white and 3.53:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a white background.
What colour goes with dark olive green?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #452F6A. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of dark olive green instead.
Is dark olive green a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword darkolivegreen, so color: darkolivegreen and color: #556B2F render exactly the same.