Olive drab color

A dull, earthy green used by the US Army for uniforms and gear since World War I. It hides well in the field. Today it's a popular color for military-style jackets, backpacks and outdoor gear.

Also known as: OD green.

Olive drab · #6B8E23

About olive drab

Olive drab (#6B8E23) is a balanced, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the greens family. It mixes 107 red, 142 green and 35 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in military, outdoor gear, fashion.

Olive drab shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Olive drab color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Rebecca purple

AnalogousClose to: Olive green, Forest green

TriadicClose to: Cerulean, Byzantium

Split complementaryClose to: Cobalt blue, Purple

TetradicClose to: Viridian, Rebecca purple, Claret

Olive drab color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Olive drab

Analogous palette · Olive drab

Complementary palette · Olive drab

Triadic palette · Olive drab

With neutrals palette · Olive drab

With an accent palette · Olive drab

Olive drab contrast with text

White textContrast 3.8:1 · AA large text

Black textContrast 5.5:1 · AA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --olive-drab: #6B8E23;
  --olive-drab-rgb: 107, 142, 35;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--olive-drab); }
.text { color: var(--olive-drab); }

Colors similar to olive drab

Avocado Olive green Forest green Moss green Pistachio green Dark olive green Green Dark green Brass Apple green

Themed palettes with this color

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for olive drab?

The hex code for olive drab is #6B8E23. In RGB it is rgb(107, 142, 35), in HSL hsl(80, 60%, 35%) and in CMYK 25, 0, 75, 44.

What is the complementary color of olive drab?

Its complement on the color wheel is #46238E, close to rebecca purple. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on olive drab?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 3.8:1, while with black it is 5.5:1.