#435538 Hex Color
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Dark olive rather than bright green. #435538 is very dim and unsaturated, with an ashy, matte finish that suits moody backgrounds, outdoor brands, and organic packaging. Best as a supporting tone, since large fields can read muddy. White text is easy to read on it at about 8.1:1 contrast. The hex code for dark olive is #435538, and you can compare it against other shades of green.
Questions about #435538
What is #435538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #435538 is rgb(67, 85, 56), in HSL hsl(97, 21%, 28%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 34%, 67%.
Which colors pair well with #435538?
Cream, warm sand, and terracotta all lift #435538 without fighting its muted character. For text, stick to white or pale sage tones; black type drops to about 2.6:1 and fails AA. Bright greens tend to flatten it, so keep neighbors soft.
Is #435538 readable on white or black?
#435538 has a 8.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.