What is the hex code for Deep Grayish Olive?

Deep Grayish Olive is #635a3a. It appears in 2 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Deep Grayish Olive look like on white and black backgrounds?

Deep Grayish Olive (#635a3a) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.88:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 3.05:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Deep Grayish Olive come from?

Deep Grayish Olive is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued yellow pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Deep Grayish Olive in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#635a3a) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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yellow · 2 palettes

Deep Grayish Olive

About Deep Grayish Olive

Deep Grayish Olive is a deep, muted yellow tone. Its hex value is #635a3a — that is RGB 99, 90, 58, or HSL 47°, 26%, 31%.

It holds 6.9:1 contrast against white, so Deep Grayish Olive works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 6.9:1; on black 3.1:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Deep Grayish Olive appears in 2 combinations — most often paired with Khaki, Diamine Green and Burnt Sienna.

Palettes with Deep Grayish Olive

Deep Grayish Olive appears in 2 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Khaki & Deep Grayish Olive +1

Plate 146 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Khaki, Deep Grayish Olive, Diamine Green.

Showa era

Burnt Sienna & Ivory Buff +2

Plate 343 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Burnt Sienna, Ivory Buff, Deep Grayish Olive, Vandar Poel's Blue.

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