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Olive Color — #808000

Complete color reference for #808000: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#808000
RGBrgb(128, 128, 0)
HSLhsl(60, 100%, 25%)
HSVhsv(60, 100%, 50%)
CMYKC:0% M:0% Y:100% K:50%
CSS Colorolive
Decimal8421376
Luminance0.2003

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#808000 on White
Ratio: 4.2:1 — AA Large
#808000 on Black
Ratio: 5.01:1 — AA
White on #808000
Ratio: 4.2:1 — AA Large
Black on #808000
Ratio: 5.01:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F9F2
100#ECECD9
200#D9D9B3
300#C6C68C
400#ACAC59
500#808000
600#666600
700#4D4D00
800#333300
900#202000

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #808000?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(128, 128, 0). The red channel is 128, green is 128, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #808000?

The HSL value is hsl(60, 100%, 25%). Hue is 60°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 25%.

Does #808000 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #808000 achieves a 4.2:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.01:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #808000?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #808000 is #000080.