Light Olive is a
warm medium color with the hex code #AFAA50.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
175, 170, 80 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 54%, 31% for print applications.
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Light Olive
#AFAA50
Light Olive Color Values
- HEX
- #AFAA50
- RGB
- 175, 170, 80
- HSL
- 57°, 37%, 50%
- CMYK
- 0, 3, 54, 31
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Olive sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 37% 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%, 3%, 54%, 31% 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: #AFAA50;
--brand-primary-rgb: 175, 170, 80;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#AFAA50',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 54%
K: 31%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(175, 170, 80)
rgba(175, 170, 80, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #AFAA50?
#AFAA50 is Light Olive, a warm medium color with RGB values of 175, 170, 80. It has a hue of 57°, 37%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #AFAA50?
The RGB color code for #AFAA50 is rgb(175, 170, 80). This means it contains 175 red,
170 green, and 80 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?
Light Olive (#AFAA50) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AFAA50 in CSS?
You can use #AFAA50 in CSS with:
background-color: #AFAA50; or color: #AFAA50; or as an RGB value: rgb(175, 170, 80). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 54%, 31%.