Dark Olive
A grounded and moody dark olive
Dark olive is an unsaturated, moody shade with heavy yellow-green undertones. It projects a somber, grounded feeling that works well for rugged, tactical, or organic brand aesthetics. Because it is quite dark, use white text for readability. The hex code #373e02 pairs exceptionally well with muted creams or bright copper accents. It serves best as a supporting tone rather than a large background.
About Dark Olive
Pickle brine left in a cellar all winter
What does dark olive mean?
Dark olive often calls to mind military uniforms, workwear, dried herbs, and the muted greens of late autumn. Its deep, dusty tone feels heavy and shaded, like a room lit by one small window in late afternoon.
Where you see dark olive
- military field jackets
- camo fabric
- olive oil bottles
- dried bay leaves
- mossy bark
- workwear trousers
What it works for
Use it for backgrounds or large surfaces where a warm, natural dark tone should sit back without turning black.
What colors go with dark olive?
Cream #fffdd0Cream lifts its darkness and brings out the yellow hiding under the green.Dusty Rose #b56f76The muted pink shares its dull warmth, so neither color outshines the other.Terracotta #e2725bBoth pull from earth pigments, giving a warm pairing that feels aged and natural.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal keeps the palette moody while its coolness sharpens the olive's yellow warmth.Plum #8e4585Deep purple sits opposite yellow on the wheel, so the contrast reads rich, not loud.
Questions about Dark Olive
What is the hex code for Dark Olive?
Dark Olive is #373e02. In RGB that is rgb(55, 62, 2), in HSL hsl(67, 94%, 13%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 97%, 76%.
Is Dark Olive readable on white or black?
Dark Olive has a 11.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.