#4A5D23 Hex Color
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Obscure Olive is a deep, unsaturated shade that carries a strong, serious weight. Because it sits on the darker side of the spectrum, it functions best as a base or background color rather than a primary accent. You can create this muted tone by mixing green with small amounts of black. The hex code for this grounded, earthy hue is #4a5d23.
Questions about Obscure Olive
What is the hex code for Obscure Olive?
Obscure Olive is #4a5d23. In RGB that is rgb(74, 93, 35), in HSL hsl(80, 45%, 25%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 62%, 64%.
What colors pair well with Obscure Olive #4a5d23?
Obscure Olive works best when paired with warm, natural neutrals to maintain its grounded feel. Try combining it with a soft cream or a muted terracotta to add warmth without overpowering the serious, earthy nature of this green.
Is Obscure Olive #4a5d23 a warm or cool color?
Obscure Olive #4a5d23 reads as a warm, organic color because of its strong yellow and brown undertones. While it is technically a green, its dark, unsaturated quality moves it away from the sharp coolness found in mint or forest greens.
Is Obscure Olive readable on white or black?
Obscure Olive has a 7.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.