Dark olive green
Dark olive green is a dark, soft color from the green family. Hex code #556B2F.
Color codes
- CSS name
darkolivegreen - HEX
#556B2F - RGB
rgb(85 107 47) - HSL
hsl(82 39% 30%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(82, 56%, 42%) - OKLCH
oklch(49.6% 0.09 126.2) - CMYK
cmyk(21%, 0%, 56%, 58%)
White text
5.94:1 · passes WCAG AA
Black text
3.53:1 · passes WCAG AA for large text only
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Dark olive green in CSS and design
Dark olive green is a dark, soft color from the green family. Dark olive green is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: darkolivegreen;
color: #556B2F;
color: rgb(85 107 47);
color: hsl(82 39% 30%);For text on dark olive green, white reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark olive green?
#556B2F. In CSS you can also use the keyword darkolivegreen, which works in every browser.
What is dark olive green in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(85 107 47), in HSL hsl(82 39% 30%). For print, cmyk(21%, 0%, 56%, 58%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on dark olive green?
White text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 5.94:1 and passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.53:1.
Which colors go with dark olive green?
Its complementary color is #6F548A, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #71611B and #30714C. The palette generator builds more combinations.