What is the hex code for Olive Drab?

The hex code for Olive Drab is #6B8E23. In RGB that is rgb(107, 142, 35), and in HSL it is hsl(80, 60%, 35%).

What RGB values make Olive Drab?

Olive Drab is 107 red, 142 green, and 35 blue, written as rgb(107, 142, 35).

Olive Drab scores 3.81:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: olivedrab directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #6B8E23.

#6B8E23

Olive Drab is a green tone at #6B8E23. It sits at 80 degrees on the color wheel with 60% saturation and 35% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Olive Drab with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#E1E8D3

Tint 60%

#C4D2A7

Tint 40%

#A6BB7B

Tint 20%

#89A54F

Base

#6B8E23

Shade 20%

#56721C

Shade 40%

#405515

Shade 60%

#2B390E

Shade 80%

#151C07

On white

Sample text

3.81:1

Large text only

On black

Sample text

5.52:1

Passes AA for body text

Check a specific pairing in the contrast checker.

Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Olive Drab?: The hex code for Olive Drab is #6B8E23. In RGB that is rgb(107, 142, 35), and in HSL it is hsl(80, 60%, 35%).
What RGB values make Olive Drab?: Olive Drab is 107 red, 142 green, and 35 blue, written as rgb(107, 142, 35).
Is Olive Drab readable as text on a white background?: Olive Drab scores 3.81:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Olive Drab a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: olivedrab directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #6B8E23.