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Light Olive

#B5EFA9

Light Olive is a neutral light color with the hex code #B5EFA9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 181, 239, 169 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 0%, 29%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX
#B5EFA9
RGB
181, 239, 169
HSL
110°, 69%, 80%
CMYK
24, 0, 29, 6

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Olive sits at 110° 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 24%, 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: #B5EFA9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 181, 239, 169;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B5EFA9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 24%
M: 0%
Y: 29%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(181, 239, 169)
rgba(181, 239, 169, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 110° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5EFA9?
#B5EFA9 is Light Olive, a neutral light color with RGB values of 181, 239, 169. It has a hue of 110°, 69% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B5EFA9?
The RGB color code for #B5EFA9 is rgb(181, 239, 169). This means it contains 181 red, 239 green, and 169 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?
Light Olive (#B5EFA9) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #B5EFA9 in CSS?
You can use #B5EFA9 in CSS with: background-color: #B5EFA9; or color: #B5EFA9; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 239, 169). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 0%, 29%, 6%.

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