Olivine is a
neutral light color with the hex code #A9C171.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
169, 193, 113 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 41%, 24% for print applications.
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Olivine
#A9C171
Olivine color values
- HEX
- #A9C171
- RGB
- 169, 193, 113
- HSL
- 78°, 39%, 60%
- CMYK
- 12, 0, 41, 24
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Olivine sits at 78° on the color wheel with 39% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the yellow 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(169, 193, 113), where the green channel leads at 193, 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 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: #A9C171;
--brand-primary-rgb: 169, 193, 113;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A9C171',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 41%
K: 24%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(169, 193, 113)
rgba(169, 193, 113, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A9C171?
#A9C171 is Olivine, a neutral light color with RGB values of 169, 193, 113. It has a hue of 78°, 39%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A9C171?
The RGB color code for #A9C171 is rgb(169, 193, 113). This means it contains 169 red,
193 green, and 113 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Olivine a warm or cool color?
Olivine (#A9C171) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #A9C171 in CSS?
You can use #A9C171 in CSS with:
background-color: #A9C171; or color: #A9C171; or as an RGB value: rgb(169, 193, 113). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 41%, 24%.