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Olive Drab

#738D0C

Olive Drab is a neutral dark color with the hex code #738D0C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 115, 141, 12 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 0%, 91%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olive Drab color values

HEX
#738D0C
RGB
115, 141, 12
HSL
72°, 84%, 30%
CMYK
18, 0, 91, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Olive Drab sits at 72° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Olive Drab is rendered as rgb(115, 141, 12), where the green channel leads at 141, 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 18C 0M 91Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Olive Drab

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #738D0C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 115, 141, 12;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#738D0C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 18%
M: 0%
Y: 91%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(115, 141, 12)
rgba(115, 141, 12, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

16 brand s with colors near 72° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Linktree logo
Linktree
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #738D0C?
#738D0C is Olive Drab, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 115, 141, 12. It has a hue of 72°, 84% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #738D0C?
The RGB color code for #738D0C is rgb(115, 141, 12). This means it contains 115 red, 141 green, and 12 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Olive Drab a warm or cool color?
Olive Drab (#738D0C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #738D0C in CSS?
You can use #738D0C in CSS with: background-color: #738D0C; or color: #738D0C; or as an RGB value: rgb(115, 141, 12). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 91%, 45%.

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