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Olive

#617B1E

Olive is a neutral dark color with the hex code #617B1E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 97, 123, 30 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 76%, 52% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olive Color Values

HEX
#617B1E
RGB
97, 123, 30
HSL
77°, 61%, 30%
CMYK
21, 0, 76, 52

About this color

Olive sits at 77° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 61% saturation and 30% 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 21%, 0%, 76%, 52% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Olive

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #617B1E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 97, 123, 30;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#617B1E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 76%
K: 52%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(97, 123, 30)
rgba(97, 123, 30, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 77° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #617B1E?
#617B1E is Olive, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 97, 123, 30. It has a hue of 77°, 61% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #617B1E?
The RGB color code for #617B1E is rgb(97, 123, 30). This means it contains 97 red, 123 green, and 30 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Olive a warm or cool color?
Olive (#617B1E) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #617B1E in CSS?
You can use #617B1E in CSS with: background-color: #617B1E; or color: #617B1E; or as an RGB value: rgb(97, 123, 30). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 76%, 52%.