What color is #56541E?

#56541E is a dark yellow. In RGB it is rgb(86, 84, 30), and in HSL hsl(58, 48%, 23%).

Is #56541E accessible as text?

On white, #56541E has a contrast ratio of 7.83:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.68:1 (fails). For text placed on #56541E, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #56541E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-900 (#35530E).

What colors go well with #56541E?

#56541E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1E2057. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #56541E below.

Is #56541E good for buttons?

#56541E works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #56541E — black text only reaches 2.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #56541E the same as CSS darkolivegreen?

No — #56541E is not the CSS named color darkolivegreen, but darkolivegreen (#556B2F) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#56541E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #56541E

Not just a swatch — here's how #56541E works with other colors. Named schemes with #56541E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #56541E Secondary #B1690A Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Army Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #56541E Anchor #392B1F Surface #EEE3D0 Accent #8C996A Secondary #3B3833

Army Green anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #56541E Secondary #774C1F Surface #E7DAC0 Accent #3E513E Anchor #5B2226

Army Green plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #56541E Secondary #526A37 Accent #B1690A Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Army Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #56541E Secondary #7A7A69 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Army Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Army Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #56541E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 62/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 40/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 55/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 65/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 69/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 60/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 20/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 72/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #56541E

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People also use #56541E with

Walnut Brown Army Green Navy Platinum

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E5E4CA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #46571E — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #56541E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #56541E;
  --color-base-rgb: 86 84 30;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(43.6% 0.074 107.1);
  --color-50: #FBFBF3;
  --color-100: #F5F4E0;
  --color-200: #EAE8C3;
  --color-300: #D7D599;
  --color-400: #C1BE71;
  --color-500: #A5A250;
  --color-600: #7F7D43;
  --color-700: #5B5934;
  --color-800: #3C3B25;
  --color-900: #252518;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  army-green: {
    50: '#FBFBF3',
    100: '#F5F4E0',
    200: '#EAE8C3',
    300: '#D7D599',
    400: '#C1BE71',
    500: '#A5A250',
    600: '#7F7D43',
    700: '#5B5934',
    800: '#3C3B25',
    900: '#252518',
  },
}

$base: #56541E;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBFBF3;
$base-100: #F5F4E0;
$base-200: #EAE8C3;
$base-300: #D7D599;
$base-400: #C1BE71;
$base-500: #A5A250;
$base-600: #7F7D43;
$base-700: #5B5934;
$base-800: #3C3B25;
$base-900: #252518;
$base-hover: #454418;
$base-subtle: #DAD8AF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#56541E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBFBF3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5F4E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EAE8C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D7D599",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C1BE71",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A5A250",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7F7D43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5B5934",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3B25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#252518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #56541E

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Pairs with #56541E

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