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Color: Dark Olive Green

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Category: green
Color Source: web
Luminance: 12.7%
Color Formats

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HEX
#556B2F
RGB
85, 107, 47
HSL
82, 39, 30
HSV
82, 56, 42
CMYK
21, 0, 56, 58
LAB
42, -19, 31
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Dark Olive Green for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Dark Olive Green on White
5.95:1
Dark Olive Green on Black
3.53:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

FAIL
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

⚠ Good for accessibility

This color meets AA standards. Use with white text for best results.

Recommended text color: Use #FFFFFF text for optimal readability on Dark Olive Green backgrounds.

Color Tools

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About Dark Olive Green Color

The Dark Olive Green color (#556B2F) is a green color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Dark Olive Green, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Dark Olive Green has the hexadecimal code #556B2F and RGB values of 85, 107, 47. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 82°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 30%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Dark Olive Green.

Associated Emotions

Nature, growth, harmony, freshness, safety, money

Symbolism & Meaning

Health, environment, prosperity, balance, renewal

Marketing & Branding

Associated with health, wealth, and eco-friendliness

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Dark Olive Green in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Success messages
  • Environmental themes
  • Healthcare sites
  • Financial services

Interior Design

  • Living rooms
  • Kitchens
  • Garden rooms
  • Natural themes

Graphic Design

  • Eco-friendly brands
  • Health products
  • Financial services
  • Nature themes

Fashion & Clothing

  • Casual wear
  • Outdoor clothing
  • Spring collections
  • Military-inspired pieces
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Dark Olive Green.

Color Temperature

Neutral

Dominant Wavelength

570-590nm

Color Purity

39%

Brightness Index

77/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Dark Olive Green.

CSS Examples

background-color: #556B2F;
color: #556B2F;
border: 2px solid #556B2F;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #556B2F33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #556B2F, #889e62);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Dark Olive Green in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Dark Olive Green as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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