Olive Drab

Q: How do I use #7B9A32 in CSS?

You can use #7B9A32 in CSS with: background-color: #7B9A32; or color: #7B9A32; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 154, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 0%, 68%, 40%.

#7B9A32

Olive Drab is a neutral medium color with the hex code #7B9A32. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 123, 154, 50 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 0%, 68%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olive Drab color values

HEX: #7B9A32
RGB: 123, 154, 50
HSL: 78°, 51%, 40%
CMYK: 20, 0, 68, 40

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Olive Drab sits at 78° on the color wheel with 51% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 51% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Olive Drab is rendered as rgb(123, 154, 50), where the green channel leads at 154, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Olive Drab translates to a CMYK breakdown of 20C 0M 68Y 40K. With a moderate key (40%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Olive Drab

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #7B9A32;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 123, 154, 50;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#7B9A32',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 20%
M: 0%
Y: 68%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(123, 154, 50)
rgba(123, 154, 50, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

11 brand s with colors near 78° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #7B9A32?

#7B9A32 is Olive Drab, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 123, 154, 50. It has a hue of 78°, 51% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #7B9A32?

The RGB color code for #7B9A32 is rgb(123, 154, 50). This means it contains 123 red, 154 green, and 50 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Olive Drab a warm or cool color?

Olive Drab (#7B9A32) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #7B9A32 in CSS?

You can use #7B9A32 in CSS with: background-color: #7B9A32; or color: #7B9A32; or as an RGB value: rgb(123, 154, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 0%, 68%, 40%.