olivedrab 4

#698B22

X11 color

Olivedrab 4 (#698B22) is the darkest X11 Olive Drab — a deep, muted olive green that fully delivers the classic military-surplus character of the name. This earthy tone is similar to standard CSS Olive Drab but darker and slightly more saturated. It's favored in outdoor lifestyle branding, military-history illustration, and any design requiring authentic camouflage-adjacent green.

Color Values

HEX

#698B22

RGB

105, 139, 34

HSL

79.4, 60.7%, 33.9%

HSV

79.4, 75.5%, 54.5%

CMYK

24.5%, 0.0%, 75.5%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5905 0.1351 126.2

Properties

Color Psychology

True green represents growth, harmony, and environmental consciousness. It is the color most directly associated with nature and sustainability, activating feelings of renewal and stability. Green sits at the center of the visible spectrum, making it psychologically balanced and universally positive.

Design Usage

Medium green is essential for sustainability brands, financial growth indicators, and agricultural products. It works as a primary brand color that communicates trust without the corporate coolness of blue. Ensure sufficient contrast with white text since many mid-greens fall below WCAG AA thresholds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #698B22;
color: #698B22;
border-color: #698B22;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 700 #4D7C0F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.32:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #698B22?

RGB(105, 139, 34) · HSL(79.4, 60.7%, 33.9%) · CMYK(24.5%, 0.0%, 75.5%, 45.5%)

Does #698B22 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.95:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #698B22?

Use 000000 text on a #698B22 background; contrast on black is 5.32:1.