Olive Bark
Also known as: Marsh, West Coast, Maze, Beach Casuarina
Part of the brown family, Olive Bark pairs a rich base with a warm and rustic presence — ideal for rustic interiors and leather goods. Olive Bark plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.39:1.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Olive Bark
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.39:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.84:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Olive Bark background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Olive Bark
Olive Bark with its complement
Soft neighbors of Olive Bark
Olive Bark triad
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.
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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