Light Olive is a
neutral light color with the hex code #B2EFA9.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
178, 239, 169 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 0%, 29%, 6% for print applications.
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Light Olive
#B2EFA9
Light Olive Color Values
- HEX
- #B2EFA9
- RGB
- 178, 239, 169
- HSL
- 112°, 69%, 80%
- CMYK
- 26, 0, 29, 6
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Olive sits at 112° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 69% saturation and 80% 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%, 29%, 6% 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: #B2EFA9;
--brand-primary-rgb: 178, 239, 169;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#B2EFA9',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 26%
M: 0%
Y: 29%
K: 6%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(178, 239, 169)
rgba(178, 239, 169, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B2EFA9?
#B2EFA9 is Light Olive, a neutral light color with RGB values of 178, 239, 169. It has a hue of 112°, 69%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #B2EFA9?
The RGB color code for #B2EFA9 is rgb(178, 239, 169). This means it contains 178 red,
239 green, and 169 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?
Light Olive (#B2EFA9) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B2EFA9 in CSS?
You can use #B2EFA9 in CSS with:
background-color: #B2EFA9; or color: #B2EFA9; or as an RGB value: rgb(178, 239, 169). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 0%, 29%, 6%.