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Light Olive

#9FBF73

Light Olive is a neutral light color with the hex code #9FBF73. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 159, 191, 115 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 0%, 40%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX
#9FBF73
RGB
159, 191, 115
HSL
85°, 37%, 60%
CMYK
17, 0, 40, 25

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Olive sits at 85° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 37% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Light Olive work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Light Olive in print, the CMYK breakdown of 17%, 0%, 40%, 25% 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: #9FBF73;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 159, 191, 115;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9FBF73',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 17%
M: 0%
Y: 40%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(159, 191, 115)
rgba(159, 191, 115, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 85° on the color wheel

NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Wise logo
Wise
Robinhood logo
Robinhood

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FBF73?
#9FBF73 is Light Olive, a neutral light color with RGB values of 159, 191, 115. It has a hue of 85°, 37% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9FBF73?
The RGB color code for #9FBF73 is rgb(159, 191, 115). This means it contains 159 red, 191 green, and 115 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?
Light Olive (#9FBF73) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #9FBF73 in CSS?
You can use #9FBF73 in CSS with: background-color: #9FBF73; or color: #9FBF73; or as an RGB value: rgb(159, 191, 115). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 40%, 25%.

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