Light Olive is a
neutral light color with the hex code #B1D56C.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
177, 213, 108 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 0%, 49%, 16% for print applications.
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Light Olive
#B1D56C
Light Olive Color Values
- HEX
- #B1D56C
- RGB
- 177, 213, 108
- HSL
- 81°, 56%, 63%
- CMYK
- 17, 0, 49, 16
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Olive sits at 81° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 56% saturation and 63% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.
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 17%, 0%, 49%, 16% 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: #B1D56C;
--brand-primary-rgb: 177, 213, 108;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B1D56C',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 17%
M: 0%
Y: 49%
K: 16%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(177, 213, 108)
rgba(177, 213, 108, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B1D56C?
#B1D56C is Light Olive, a neutral light color with RGB values of 177, 213, 108. It has a hue of 81°, 56%
saturation, and 63% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B1D56C?
The RGB color code for #B1D56C is rgb(177, 213, 108). This means it contains 177 red,
213 green, and 108 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?
Light Olive (#B1D56C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B1D56C in CSS?
You can use #B1D56C in CSS with:
background-color: #B1D56C; or color: #B1D56C; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 213, 108). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 49%, 16%.