Olive Drab

Q: How do I use #537E1B in CSS?

You can use #537E1B in CSS with: background-color: #537E1B; or color: #537E1B; or as an RGB value: rgb(83, 126, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 0%, 79%, 51%.

#537E1B

Olive Drab is a neutral dark color with the hex code #537E1B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 83, 126, 27 in digital design or CMYK 34%, 0%, 79%, 51% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olive Drab color values

HEX: #537E1B
RGB: 83, 126, 27
HSL: 86°, 65%, 30%
CMYK: 34, 0, 79, 51

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Olive Drab sits at 86° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. At 65% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Olive Drab is rendered as rgb(83, 126, 27), where the green channel leads at 126, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Olive Drab translates to a CMYK breakdown of 34C 0M 79Y 51K. A substantial black component (51%) 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 Olive Drab

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #537E1B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 83, 126, 27;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#537E1B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 34%
M: 0%
Y: 79%
K: 51%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(83, 126, 27)
rgba(83, 126, 27, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 86° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #537E1B?

#537E1B is Olive Drab, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 83, 126, 27. It has a hue of 86°, 65% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #537E1B?

The RGB color code for #537E1B is rgb(83, 126, 27). This means it contains 83 red, 126 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Olive Drab a warm or cool color?

Olive Drab (#537E1B) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #537E1B in CSS?

You can use #537E1B in CSS with: background-color: #537E1B; or color: #537E1B; or as an RGB value: rgb(83, 126, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 34%, 0%, 79%, 51%.