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Light Olive

#ABE79C

Light Olive is a neutral light color with the hex code #ABE79C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 171, 231, 156 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 0%, 32%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX
#ABE79C
RGB
171, 231, 156
HSL
108°, 61%, 76%
CMYK
26, 0, 32, 9

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Olive sits at 108° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 61% saturation and 76% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 26%, 0%, 32%, 9% 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: #ABE79C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 171, 231, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#ABE79C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 26%
M: 0%
Y: 32%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(171, 231, 156)
rgba(171, 231, 156, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 108° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABE79C?
#ABE79C is Light Olive, a neutral light color with RGB values of 171, 231, 156. It has a hue of 108°, 61% saturation, and 76% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #ABE79C?
The RGB color code for #ABE79C is rgb(171, 231, 156). This means it contains 171 red, 231 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?
Light Olive (#ABE79C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #ABE79C in CSS?
You can use #ABE79C in CSS with: background-color: #ABE79C; or color: #ABE79C; or as an RGB value: rgb(171, 231, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 32%, 9%.

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