Matte Olive Color – #998f7f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Matte Olive color hex code is #998f7f, and it is composed of 60% red, 56% green and 50% blue.
Matte Olive is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 17% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Matte Olive color (#998f7f) against dark backgrounds.

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Matte Olive Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Matte Olive, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #998f7f |
| RGB | rgb(153,143,127) |
| HSL | hsl(37,11.3%,54.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 17, 40 |
| HSV | 37, 17, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 56, 50 |
| XYZ | 26.8, 27.9, 24.1 |
| LAB | 59.8, 1.2, 9.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 17% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.59 (passes WCAG AA) |
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