Gothic Olive Color – #857555: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gothic Olive color hex code is #857555, and it is composed of 52% red, 46% green and 33% blue.
Gothic Olive is a dark, muted, and warm color at 36% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.49:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gothic Olive color (#857555) against dark backgrounds.

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Gothic Olive Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gothic Olive, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #857555 |
| RGB | rgb(133,117,85) |
| HSL | hsl(40,22%,42.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 36, 48 |
| HSV | 40, 36, 52 |
| RGB % | 52, 46, 33 |
| XYZ | 17.7, 18.4, 11.2 |
| LAB | 50, 1.1, 20 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 36% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.49 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.67 (passes WCAG AA) |
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