RAL 6015 Black Olive

#3B3C36

RAL color

RAL 6015 Black Olive (#3B3C36) is an extremely dark, near-black olive from the RAL Classic system where olive character is almost entirely absorbed by depth. This charcoal-olive is used in premium outdoor gear, tactical equipment, and sophisticated interior design as a neutral near-black that reads warmer than pure black or cool-dark-grey.

Color Values

HEX

#3B3C36

RGB

59, 60, 54

HSL

70.0, 5.3%, 22.4%

HSV

70.0, 10.0%, 23.5%

CMYK

1.7%, 0.0%, 10.0%, 76.5%

OKLCH

0.3531 0.0102 114.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark yellows and golds convey prestige, wisdom, and enduring value. Gold has represented wealth and achievement throughout human history, from pharaonic tombs to Olympic medals. These warm, deep tones suggest quality without the flashiness of brighter yellows.

Design Usage

Dark gold and amber tones suit financial services, premium memberships, and achievement badges. They work as accent text or icon colors against dark backgrounds for a luxurious feel. Pair them with charcoal, deep navy, or rich brown to create sophisticated, high-end interfaces.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #3B3C36;
color: #3B3C36;
border-color: #3B3C36;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 700 #44403C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

11.14:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #3B3C36?

RGB(59, 60, 54) · HSL(70.0, 5.3%, 22.4%) · CMYK(1.7%, 0.0%, 10.0%, 76.5%)

Does #3B3C36 meet WCAG contrast on white?

11.14:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #3B3C36?

Use FFFFFF text on a #3B3C36 background; contrast on black is 1.89:1.