#3A4B05 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated olive carries a heavy, serious tone. Because it is quite dark, it works well as a base for moody, organic branding or dark interface backgrounds. White text provides a sharp 9.6:1 contrast, ensuring high readability. For a balanced palette, pair it with soft creams rather than stark whites. The hex code is #3a4b05.
Questions about #3a4b05
What is #3a4b05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a4b05 is rgb(58, 75, 5), in HSL hsl(75, 88%, 16%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 93%, 71%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a4b05 in a design palette?
This dark olive creates a stable, organic foundation when paired with creams, muted gold, or soft beige tones. For a more modern, professional edge, you can offset its intensity by using accents of terracotta or deep navy to build depth.
Is #3a4b05 suitable for use as a background color with text?
Yes, this color is excellent for dark-mode interfaces because it provides a strong 9.6:1 contrast ratio against standard white text. It remains readable for long-form content while feeling significantly softer and more natural than a harsh, pure black background.
Is #3a4b05 readable on white or black?
#3a4b05 has a 9.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.18:1 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.