Light Olive

Q: How do I use #8EA45B in CSS?

You can use #8EA45B in CSS with: background-color: #8EA45B; or color: #8EA45B; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 164, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 45%, 36%.

#8EA45B

Light Olive is a neutral medium color with the hex code #8EA45B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 142, 164, 91 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 0%, 45%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX: #8EA45B
RGB: 142, 164, 91
HSL: 78°, 29%, 50%
CMYK: 13, 0, 45, 36

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Olive sits at 78° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 29% saturation and 50% lightness, this muted medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

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

When using Light Olive in print, the CMYK breakdown of 13%, 0%, 45%, 36% 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 Light Olive

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #8EA45B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 142, 164, 91;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8EA45B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 0%
Y: 45%
K: 36%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(142, 164, 91)
rgba(142, 164, 91, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8EA45B?

#8EA45B is Light Olive, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 142, 164, 91. It has a hue of 78°, 29% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8EA45B?

The RGB color code for #8EA45B is rgb(142, 164, 91). This means it contains 142 red, 164 green, and 91 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?

Light Olive (#8EA45B) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #8EA45B in CSS?

You can use #8EA45B in CSS with: background-color: #8EA45B; or color: #8EA45B; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 164, 91). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 45%, 36%.