Olive Leaf
Also known as: Panda, Jungle King, Sooty Willow Bamboo, Tinny Tin
Olive Leaf brings a cozy and dependable feel to any palette. This rich brown is a natural fit for leather goods and autumn design. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.82:1, passes WCAG AA).
Olive Leaf color codes
- HEX
- #4E4B35
- RGB
- rgb(78, 75, 53)
- RGBA
- rgba(78, 75, 53, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(53, 19%, 26%)
- HSV
- hsv(53, 32%, 31%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 32%, 69%)
- LAB
- lab(31.7 -1.7 13.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.9% 0.035 101.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: dimgray#696969 · ΔE 15.4
- RAL 6014 — Yellow olive#444337 · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Leaf 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 Leaf
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Olive Leaf 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 8.82:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Olive Leaf background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Olive Leaf
Olive Leaf with its complement
Soft neighbors of Olive Leaf
Olive Leaf triad
Similar colors
- Kelp#4D503C · ΔE 3.6
- Madras#473E23 · ΔE 5.6
- Olive Bark#5F5537 · ΔE 5.7
- Cypress#585D40 · ΔE 7.3
- Masala#57534B · ΔE 7.4
- Graphite#383428 · ΔE 8.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Olive Leaf is closest to Intergalactic.
Olive Leaf FAQs
What color is Olive Leaf?
Olive Leaf is a dark brown with the hex code #4E4B35. In HSL terms it has a hue of 53°, 19% saturation, and 26% lightness.
What is the hex code for Olive Leaf?
The hex code for Olive Leaf is #4E4B35. In RGB it's rgb(78, 75, 53), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 32%, 69%).
What colors go well with Olive Leaf?
Olive Leaf pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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