Bronze Olive

Q: How do I use #514E15 in CSS?

You can use #514E15 in CSS with: background-color: #514E15; or color: #514E15; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 78, 21). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 74%, 68%.

#514E15

Bronze Olive is a warm dark color with the hex code #514E15. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 81, 78, 21 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 74%, 68% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bronze Olive color values

HEX: #514E15
RGB: 81, 78, 21
HSL: 57°, 59%, 20%
CMYK: 0, 4, 74, 68

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Bronze Olive sits at 57° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Bronze Olive is rendered as rgb(81, 78, 21), where the red channel dominates at 81, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Bronze Olive translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 4M 74Y 68K. A substantial black component (68%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Bronze Olive

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #514E15;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 81, 78, 21;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#514E15',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 74%
K: 68%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(81, 78, 21)
rgba(81, 78, 21, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 57° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #514E15?

#514E15 is Bronze Olive, a warm dark color with RGB values of 81, 78, 21. It has a hue of 57°, 59% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #514E15?

The RGB color code for #514E15 is rgb(81, 78, 21). This means it contains 81 red, 78 green, and 21 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Bronze Olive a warm or cool color?

Bronze Olive (#514E15) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #514E15 in CSS?

You can use #514E15 in CSS with: background-color: #514E15; or color: #514E15; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 78, 21). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 74%, 68%.