Olive

Q: How do I use #AC9C20 in CSS?

You can use #AC9C20 in CSS with: background-color: #AC9C20; or color: #AC9C20; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 156, 32). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 9%, 81%, 33%.

#AC9C20

Olive is a warm medium color with the hex code #AC9C20. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 172, 156, 32 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 9%, 81%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Olive Color Values

HEX: #AC9C20
RGB: 172, 156, 32
HSL: 53°, 69%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 9, 81, 33

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Olive sits at 53° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 69% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like 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 Olive in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 9%, 81%, 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 Olive

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AC9C20;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 172, 156, 32;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#AC9C20',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 9%
Y: 81%
K: 33%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(172, 156, 32)
rgba(172, 156, 32, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

7 brand s with colors near 53° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC9C20?

#AC9C20 is Olive, a warm medium color with RGB values of 172, 156, 32. It has a hue of 53°, 69% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #AC9C20?

The RGB color code for #AC9C20 is rgb(172, 156, 32). This means it contains 172 red, 156 green, and 32 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Olive a warm or cool color?

Olive (#AC9C20) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #AC9C20 in CSS?

You can use #AC9C20 in CSS with: background-color: #AC9C20; or color: #AC9C20; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 156, 32). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 9%, 81%, 33%.