Olive

Q: How do I use #8E9C30 in CSS?

You can use #8E9C30 in CSS with: background-color: #8E9C30; or color: #8E9C30; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 156, 48). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 0%, 69%, 39%.

#8E9C30

Olive is a neutral medium color with the hex code #8E9C30. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 142, 156, 48 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 0%, 69%, 39% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olive Color Values

HEX: #8E9C30
RGB: 142, 156, 48
HSL: 68°, 53%, 40%
CMYK: 9, 0, 69, 39

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Olive sits at 68° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 53% 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 9%, 0%, 69%, 39% 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: #8E9C30;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 156, 48;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8E9C30',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 9%
M: 0%
Y: 69%
K: 39%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(142, 156, 48)
rgba(142, 156, 48, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 68° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E9C30?

#8E9C30 is Olive, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 142, 156, 48. It has a hue of 68°, 53% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8E9C30?

The RGB color code for #8E9C30 is rgb(142, 156, 48). This means it contains 142 red, 156 green, and 48 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Olive a warm or cool color?

Olive (#8E9C30) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #8E9C30 in CSS?

You can use #8E9C30 in CSS with: background-color: #8E9C30; or color: #8E9C30; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 156, 48). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 0%, 69%, 39%.