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Olive

#556204

Olive is a neutral dark color with the hex code #556204. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 85, 98, 4 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 0%, 96%, 62% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olive Color Values

HEX
#556204
RGB
85, 98, 4
HSL
68°, 92%, 20%
CMYK
13, 0, 96, 62

About this color

Olive sits at 68° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 92% saturation and 20% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, neutral colors like Olive work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Olive in print, the CMYK breakdown of 13%, 0%, 96%, 62% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Olive

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #556204;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 85, 98, 4;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#556204',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 0%
Y: 96%
K: 62%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(85, 98, 4)
rgba(85, 98, 4, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 68° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #556204?
#556204 is Olive, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 85, 98, 4. It has a hue of 68°, 92% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #556204?
The RGB color code for #556204 is rgb(85, 98, 4). This means it contains 85 red, 98 green, and 4 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Olive a warm or cool color?
Olive (#556204) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #556204 in CSS?
You can use #556204 in CSS with: background-color: #556204; or color: #556204; or as an RGB value: rgb(85, 98, 4). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 96%, 62%.