NATO Olive Color – #555548: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The NATO Olive color hex code is #555548, and it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 28% blue.
NATO Olive is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 15% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.56:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the NATO Olive color (#555548) against light backgrounds.

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NATO Olive Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color NATO Olive, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #555548 |
| RGB | rgb(85,85,72) |
| HSL | hsl(60,8.3%,30.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 15, 67 |
| HSV | 60, 15, 33 |
| RGB % | 33, 33, 28 |
| XYZ | 8.2, 8.9, 7.4 |
| LAB | 35.8, -2.3, 7.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 15% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.56 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.78 (fails WCAG AA) |
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