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Olive

#859A32

Olive is a neutral medium color with the hex code #859A32. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 133, 154, 50 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 68%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olive Color Values

HEX
#859A32
RGB
133, 154, 50
HSL
72°, 51%, 40%
CMYK
14, 0, 68, 40

About this color

Olive sits at 72° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 51% saturation and 40% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Olive work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Olive in print, the CMYK breakdown of 14%, 0%, 68%, 40% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Olive

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #859A32;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 133, 154, 50;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#859A32',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 68%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(133, 154, 50)
rgba(133, 154, 50, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #859A32?
#859A32 is Olive, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 133, 154, 50. It has a hue of 72°, 51% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #859A32?
The RGB color code for #859A32 is rgb(133, 154, 50). This means it contains 133 red, 154 green, and 50 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Olive a warm or cool color?
Olive (#859A32) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #859A32 in CSS?
You can use #859A32 in CSS with: background-color: #859A32; or color: #859A32; or as an RGB value: rgb(133, 154, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 68%, 40%.