Olivine

Q: How do I use #A6C171 in CSS?

You can use #A6C171 in CSS with: background-color: #A6C171; or color: #A6C171; or as an RGB value: rgb(166, 193, 113). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 41%, 24%.

#A6C171

Olivine is a neutral light color with the hex code #A6C171. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 166, 193, 113 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 41%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olivine color values

HEX: #A6C171
RGB: 166, 193, 113
HSL: 80°, 39%, 60%
CMYK: 14, 0, 41, 24

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Olivine sits at 80° on the color wheel with 39% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. The moderate 39% 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(166, 193, 113), where the green channel leads at 193, 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 14C 0M 41Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (41%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #A6C171;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 166, 193, 113;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A6C171',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 41%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(166, 193, 113)
rgba(166, 193, 113, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 80° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A6C171?

#A6C171 is Olivine, a neutral light color with RGB values of 166, 193, 113. It has a hue of 80°, 39% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A6C171?

The RGB color code for #A6C171 is rgb(166, 193, 113). This means it contains 166 red, 193 green, and 113 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Olivine a warm or cool color?

Olivine (#A6C171) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #A6C171 in CSS?

You can use #A6C171 in CSS with: background-color: #A6C171; or color: #A6C171; or as an RGB value: rgb(166, 193, 113). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 41%, 24%.