What color is Army Green?
Army green is a dark, muted yellow-green with strong brown undertones, hex #5D6532, similar in tone to dried moss on stone. The color is noticeably dull and earthy, with very little brightness or pure green showing through.
What is the meaning of the color Army Green?
Military uniforms in the United States Army shifted to olive drab shades during World War I as camouflage replaced earlier bright dress uniforms, with Army green becoming a standard field color by the early 20th century. The U.S. Army formalized specific uniform colors through regulations updated throughout the 1950s, tying the shade directly to institutional identity. The color spread beyond the military into civilian fashion and workwear, carried largely by surplus clothing after World War II. The brand Carhartt has used similar earthy greens in its workwear line, anchoring the color to durability and outdoor labor.
What colors go with Army Green?
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #5D6532 |
color: #5D6532;
|
| RGB | 93, 101, 50 |
color: rgb(93, 101, 50);
|
| RGB Percentage | 36%, 40%, 20% |
color: rgb(36%, 40%, 20%);
|
| CMYK | 8%, 0%, 50%, 60% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 69°, 34%, 30% |
color: hsl(69, 34%, 30%);
|
| HSV | 69°, 50%, 40% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 24, -2, 17 |
color: lab(24% -2 17);
|
| Decimal | 6120754 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.army-green {
color: #5D6532;
}
$army-green: #5D6532;
rgb(93, 101, 50)