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Light Olive

#B4E481

Light Olive is a neutral light color with the hex code #B4E481. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 180, 228, 129 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 0%, 43%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX
#B4E481
RGB
180, 228, 129
HSL
89°, 65%, 70%
CMYK
21, 0, 43, 11

About this color

Light Olive sits at 89° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 65% saturation and 70% 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 21%, 0%, 43%, 11% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Light Olive

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B4E481;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 180, 228, 129;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B4E481',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 21%
M: 0%
Y: 43%
K: 11%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(180, 228, 129)
rgba(180, 228, 129, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 89° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4E481?
#B4E481 is Light Olive, a neutral light color with RGB values of 180, 228, 129. It has a hue of 89°, 65% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B4E481?
The RGB color code for #B4E481 is rgb(180, 228, 129). This means it contains 180 red, 228 green, and 129 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?
Light Olive (#B4E481) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B4E481 in CSS?
You can use #B4E481 in CSS with: background-color: #B4E481; or color: #B4E481; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 228, 129). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 0%, 43%, 11%.