Olive

Q: How do I use #8A9933 in CSS?

You can use #8A9933 in CSS with: background-color: #8A9933; or color: #8A9933; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 153, 51). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 0%, 67%, 40%.

#8A9933

Olive is a neutral medium color with the hex code #8A9933. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 138, 153, 51 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 0%, 67%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olive Color Values

HEX: #8A9933
RGB: 138, 153, 51
HSL: 69°, 50%, 40%
CMYK: 10, 0, 67, 40

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Olive sits at 69° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 50% 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 10%, 0%, 67%, 40% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Olive

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8A9933;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 153, 51;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8A9933',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 10%
M: 0%
Y: 67%
K: 40%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(138, 153, 51)
rgba(138, 153, 51, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 69° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A9933?

#8A9933 is Olive, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 138, 153, 51. It has a hue of 69°, 50% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8A9933?

The RGB color code for #8A9933 is rgb(138, 153, 51). This means it contains 138 red, 153 green, and 51 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Olive a warm or cool color?

Olive (#8A9933) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #8A9933 in CSS?

You can use #8A9933 in CSS with: background-color: #8A9933; or color: #8A9933; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 153, 51). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 0%, 67%, 40%.