#38491A Hex Color
Grounded olive green with quiet strength
The hex code #38491a is a dark, muted lime with olive and earthy yellow undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while the green base suggests growth and resilience. Use it as a dominant background for outdoor, military, organic, or gaming brands, paired with warm cream. White text reads clearly at about 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #38491a
What is #38491a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38491a is rgb(56, 73, 26), in HSL hsl(82, 47%, 19%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 64%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #38491a?
Warm cream and muted neutrals pair well with #38491a, softening its dark olive-lime base without competing with its grounded mood. Terracotta or burgundy can add restrained warmth, while white provides the clearest high-contrast text.
Is #38491a readable on white or black?
#38491a has a 9.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.