Olivine

Q: How do I use #9CBB77 in CSS?

You can use #9CBB77 in CSS with: background-color: #9CBB77; or color: #9CBB77; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 187, 119). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 36%, 27%.

#9CBB77

Olivine is a neutral light color with the hex code #9CBB77. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 156, 187, 119 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 0%, 36%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olivine color values

HEX: #9CBB77
RGB: 156, 187, 119
HSL: 87°, 33%, 60%
CMYK: 17, 0, 36, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Olivine sits at 87° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% 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(156, 187, 119), where the green channel leads at 187, 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 17C 0M 36Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Olivine

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9CBB77;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 156, 187, 119;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9CBB77',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 17%
M: 0%
Y: 36%
K: 27%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(156, 187, 119)
rgba(156, 187, 119, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 87° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9CBB77?

#9CBB77 is Olivine, a neutral light color with RGB values of 156, 187, 119. It has a hue of 87°, 33% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9CBB77?

The RGB color code for #9CBB77 is rgb(156, 187, 119). This means it contains 156 red, 187 green, and 119 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Olivine a warm or cool color?

Olivine (#9CBB77) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #9CBB77 in CSS?

You can use #9CBB77 in CSS with: background-color: #9CBB77; or color: #9CBB77; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 187, 119). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 36%, 27%.