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#556B2F
CSS color
Dark Olive Green (#556B2F) is a deep, muted yellow-green CSS named color resembling aged or dried olive leaves. It has a military and outdoor character, evoking camouflage fabric, dried herb bundles, and the rugged color of khaki-olive combined. It is a foundational earth tone for outdoorsy, military-adjacent, and organic brand aesthetics.
Color Values
#556B2F
85, 107, 47
82.0, 39.0%, 30.2%
82.0, 56.1%, 42.0%
20.6%, 0.0%, 56.1%, 58.0%
0.4955 0.0896 126.2
Properties
Color Psychology
Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.
Design Usage
Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #556B2F;
color: #556B2F;
border-color: #556B2F;
Lime 900
#365314
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
5.95:1
Text on black
3.53:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #556B2F?
RGB(85, 107, 47) · HSL(82.0, 39.0%, 30.2%) · CMYK(20.6%, 0.0%, 56.1%, 58.0%)
Does #556B2F meet WCAG contrast on white?
5.95:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #556B2F?
Use FFFFFF text on a #556B2F background; contrast on black is 3.53:1.