Black Olive Color – #3b3c36: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Black Olive color hex code is #3b3c36, and it is composed of 23% red, 24% green and 21% blue.
Black Olive is a dark, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 10% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 11.14:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Black Olive color (#3b3c36) against light backgrounds.

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Black Olive Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Black Olive, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #3b3c36 |
| RGB | rgb(59,60,54) |
| HSL | hsl(70,5.3%,22.4%) |
| CMYK | 2, 0, 10, 76 |
| HSV | 70, 10, 24 |
| RGB % | 23, 24, 21 |
| XYZ | 4.1, 4.4, 4.1 |
| LAB | 25, -1.2, 3.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 10% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 11.14 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.89 (fails WCAG AA) |
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