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Olivine

#9BBD75

Olivine is a neutral light color with the hex code #9BBD75. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 155, 189, 117 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 0%, 38%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olivine color values

HEX
#9BBD75
RGB
155, 189, 117
HSL
88°, 35%, 60%
CMYK
18, 0, 38, 26

About this color

Olivine sits at 88° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Olivine is rendered as rgb(155, 189, 117), where the green channel leads at 189, 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, Olivine translates to a CMYK breakdown of 18C 0M 38Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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.

How to use Olivine

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9BBD75;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 155, 189, 117;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9BBD75',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 18%
M: 0%
Y: 38%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(155, 189, 117)
rgba(155, 189, 117, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 88° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9BBD75?
#9BBD75 is Olivine, a neutral light color with RGB values of 155, 189, 117. It has a hue of 88°, 35% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9BBD75?
The RGB color code for #9BBD75 is rgb(155, 189, 117). This means it contains 155 red, 189 green, and 117 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Olivine a warm or cool color?
Olivine (#9BBD75) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #9BBD75 in CSS?
You can use #9BBD75 in CSS with: background-color: #9BBD75; or color: #9BBD75; or as an RGB value: rgb(155, 189, 117). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 38%, 26%.