Light Olive

Q: How do I use #AAA855 in CSS?

You can use #AAA855 in CSS with: background-color: #AAA855; or color: #AAA855; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 168, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 50%, 33%.

#AAA855

Light Olive is a warm medium color with the hex code #AAA855. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 170, 168, 85 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 1%, 50%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX: #AAA855
RGB: 170, 168, 85
HSL: 59°, 33%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 1, 50, 33

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Olive sits at 59° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 33% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Light Olive work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Light Olive in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 1%, 50%, 33% 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: #AAA855;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 170, 168, 85;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AAA855',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 1%
Y: 50%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(170, 168, 85)
rgba(170, 168, 85, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 59° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AAA855?

#AAA855 is Light Olive, a warm medium color with RGB values of 170, 168, 85. It has a hue of 59°, 33% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AAA855?

The RGB color code for #AAA855 is rgb(170, 168, 85). This means it contains 170 red, 168 green, and 85 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?

Light Olive (#AAA855) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AAA855 in CSS?

You can use #AAA855 in CSS with: background-color: #AAA855; or color: #AAA855; or as an RGB value: rgb(170, 168, 85). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 50%, 33%.