Olive Bark
Also known as: Marsh , West Coast , Maze , Beach Casuarina
On screen, Olive Bark registers as cozy and dependable: a rich brown at home in leather goods and autumn design. Olive Bark plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.39:1.
Reference
Olive Bark color codes
- HEX
- #5F5537
- RGB
- rgb(95, 85, 55)
- RGBA
- rgba(95, 85, 55, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 27%, 29%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 42%, 37%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 42%, 63%)
- LAB
- lab(36.5 0.6 19.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(45.1% 0.047 91.8)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkolivegreen #556B2F · ΔE 14.1
- RAL 7008: Khaki grey #746643 · ΔE 6.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Olive Bark works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Olive Bark
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Olive Bark by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 7.39:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.84:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Olive Bark background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Olive Bark
Olive Bark with its complement
Soft neighbors of Olive Bark
Olive Bark triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Olive Leaf #4E4B35 · ΔE 5.7
- Olivary #6E592C · ΔE 6.1
- Himalaya #736330 · ΔE 7.7
- Cypress #585D40 · ΔE 7.7
- Madras #473E23 · ΔE 7.8
- Kelp #4D503C · ΔE 7.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Olive Bark is closest to Intergalactic .
FAQ
Olive Bark FAQs
What color is Olive Bark?
Olive Bark is a dark brown with the hex code #5F5537. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 27% saturation, and 29% lightness.
What is the hex code for Olive Bark?
The hex code for Olive Bark is #5F5537. In RGB it's rgb(95, 85, 55), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 42%, 63%).
What colors go well with Olive Bark?
Olive Bark pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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