Olive is a
neutral dark color with the hex code #5A6303.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
90, 99, 3 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 0%, 97%, 61% for print applications.
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Olive
#5A6303
Olive Color Values
- HEX
- #5A6303
- RGB
- 90, 99, 3
- HSL
- 66°, 94%, 20%
- CMYK
- 9, 0, 97, 61
Shades & Tints
About this color
Olive sits at 66° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 94% 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 9%, 0%, 97%, 61% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Olive
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #5A6303;
--brand-primary-rgb: 90, 99, 3;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#5A6303',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 9%
M: 0%
Y: 97%
K: 61% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(90, 99, 3)
rgba(90, 99, 3, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #5A6303?
What is the RGB value of #5A6303?
Is Olive a warm or cool color?
How do I use #5A6303 in CSS?
background-color: #5A6303; or color: #5A6303; or as an RGB value: rgb(90, 99, 3). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 0%, 97%, 61%.