#385E0F Hex Color
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Darker and muddier than forest green, the hex code #385e0f is a deep olive-lime with muted saturation and low lightness. That heaviness suits outdoor brands, gaming UIs, and military-inspired palettes. It holds up best as a dominant base color, paired with warm ochre or pale lime accents. White text reads clearly on top, hitting about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #385e0f
What is #385e0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #385e0f is rgb(56, 94, 15), in HSL hsl(89, 72%, 21%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 84%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #385e0f?
Warm ochre, cream, and terracotta all flatter #385e0f without stealing its earthy mood. For sharper contrast, try a pale lime or soft yellow on top of it.
Is #385e0f readable on white or black?
#385e0f has a 7.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 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.