Olivine is a
neutral light color with the hex code #A5BB77.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
165, 187, 119 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 36%, 27% for print applications.
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Olivine
#A5BB77
Olivine color values
- HEX
- #A5BB77
- RGB
- 165, 187, 119
- HSL
- 79°, 33%, 60%
- CMYK
- 12, 0, 36, 27
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Olivine sits at 79° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the yellow 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(165, 187, 119), where the green channel leads at 187, with red and blue channels close behind. 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 12C 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: #A5BB77;
--brand-primary-rgb: 165, 187, 119;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A5BB77',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 36%
K: 27%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(165, 187, 119)
rgba(165, 187, 119, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A5BB77?
#A5BB77 is Olivine, a neutral light color with RGB values of 165, 187, 119. It has a hue of 79°, 33%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A5BB77?
The RGB color code for #A5BB77 is rgb(165, 187, 119). This means it contains 165 red,
187 green, and 119 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Olivine a warm or cool color?
Olivine (#A5BB77) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #A5BB77 in CSS?
You can use #A5BB77 in CSS with:
background-color: #A5BB77; or color: #A5BB77; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 187, 119). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 36%, 27%.