Olivetone is a
warm dark color with the hex code #797420.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
121, 116, 32 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 74%, 53% for print applications.
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Olivetone
#797420
Olivetone color values
- HEX
- #797420
- RGB
- 121, 116, 32
- HSL
- 57°, 58%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 4, 74, 53
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Olivetone sits at 57° on the color wheel with 58% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 58% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Olivetone is rendered as rgb(121, 116, 32), where the red channel dominates at 121, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Olivetone translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 4M 74Y 53K. A substantial black component (53%) 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 Olivetone
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #797420;
--brand-primary-rgb: 121, 116, 32;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#797420',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 74%
K: 53%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(121, 116, 32)
rgba(121, 116, 32, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 57° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #797420?
#797420 is Olivetone, a warm dark color with RGB values of 121, 116, 32. It has a hue of 57°, 58%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #797420?
The RGB color code for #797420 is rgb(121, 116, 32). This means it contains 121 red,
116 green, and 32 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Olivetone a warm or cool color?
Olivetone (#797420) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #797420 in CSS?
You can use #797420 in CSS with:
background-color: #797420; or color: #797420; or as an RGB value: rgb(121, 116, 32). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 74%, 53%.