Is Olive Drab (#6B8E23) accessible for digital body text?

Against a pure white background (#FFFFFF), #6B8E23 achieves a contrast ratio of 3.81:1 (Failing WCAG AA normal text). Against a dark slate background (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 4.69:1 (Passing WCAG AA normal text).

Which color harmonies pair best with Olive Drab?

The exact complementary color for #6B8E23 is #47248F. For analogous pairings, use #8F7D24 and #368F24. You can explore these combinations further in our Color Harmony Generator.

Color Directory/Olive Drab

Olive Drab (#6B8E23)

Q: What are the exact digital and print color codes for Olive Drab (#6B8E23)?

Olive Drab has the HEX code #6B8E23. In RGB color coordinates, its values are 107, 142, 35. In HSL, it is 80°, 60%, 35%. In CMYK print values, it corresponds to C:25% M:0% Y:75% K:44%.

Luminance: 23% · Nearest standard name: Olive Drab

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OLIVE DRAB

#6B8E23

rgb(107, 142, 35) · hsl(80°, 60%, 35%)

HEX#6B8E23

RGB107, 142, 35

HSL80°, 60%, 35%

HSV / HSB80°, 75%, 56%

CMYK (Print)25%, 0%, 75%, 44%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#6B8E23#47248F

Analogous

#8F7D24#6B8E23#368F24

Triadic

#6B8E23#246B8F#8F246B

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints

Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)3.81:1

Sample text rendered with #6B8E23 on white

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: PASS

Against Dark (#0F172A)4.69:1

Sample text rendered with #6B8E23 on dark

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Olive Drab (#6B8E23)

Olive Drab (#6B8E23) is a distinct shade within the Emerald Green chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 23% and a warm-cool hybrid (vegetal / lime) color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#6B8E23

RGB Space107, 142, 35

HSL Values80°, 60%, 35%

HSV / HSB80°, 75%, 56%

CMYK Ink25%, 0%, 75%, 44%

TemperatureWarm-Cool Hybrid (Vegetal / Lime)

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Olive Drab

Geometric intervals calculated from #6B8E23 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#47248F

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Olive Drab with its polar opposite (#47248F) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#8F7D24 · #368F24

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Olive Drab for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#24368F · #7D248F

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Olive Drab, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#246B8F · #8F246B

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#248F7D · #47248F · #8F2436

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Olive Drab

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 60% and lightness of 35%, Olive Drab (#6B8E23) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges

Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow

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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

This color projects authority, intelligence, and calm dependability. Universally trusted across enterprise software and fintech products.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Fintech, Enterprise SaaS, Healthcare, Cloud Infrastructure. Combining Olive Drab with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Olive Drab

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS

:root {
  --color-6b8e23: #6B8E23;
  --color-6b8e23-rgb: 107, 142, 35;
  --color-6b8e23-hsl: 80deg 60% 35%;
}

tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS

module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '6b8e23': '#6B8E23',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Olive Drab (#6B8E23)

Authoritative answers covering Olive Drab color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Olive Drab (#6B8E23)?

Olive Drab is defined by the HEX code #6B8E23. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:107, G:142, B:35. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:80°, Saturation:60%, Lightness:35%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 80°, 75%, 56%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:25%, M:0%, Y:75%, K:44%.

Does Olive Drab (#6B8E23) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?

Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Olive Drab achieves a contrast ratio of 3.81:1 (Failing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 4.69:1 (Passing WCAG AA).

What is the direct complementary color for Olive Drab (#6B8E23)?

The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #6B8E23 is #47248F. When placed side-by-side, #6B8E23 and #47248F create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.

What is the recommended role for Olive Drab in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?

How can I copy and export Olive Drab into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?

You can define Olive Drab in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #6B8E23; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Olive Drab using our interactive Color Palette Generator.

Which color family does Olive Drab (#6B8E23) belong to?

Olive Drab belongs to the Emerald Green family (Warm-Cool Hybrid (Vegetal / Lime) spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Emerald Green Color Guide.