Light Olive

Q: How do I use #B9BF40 in CSS?

You can use #B9BF40 in CSS with: background-color: #B9BF40; or color: #B9BF40; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 191, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 66%, 25%.

#B9BF40

Light Olive is a neutral medium color with the hex code #B9BF40. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 185, 191, 64 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 0%, 66%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX: #B9BF40
RGB: 185, 191, 64
HSL: 63°, 50%, 50%
CMYK: 3, 0, 66, 25

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Olive sits at 63° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 50% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Light Olive work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Light Olive in print, the CMYK breakdown of 3%, 0%, 66%, 25% 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: #B9BF40;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 191, 64;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B9BF40',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 3%
M: 0%
Y: 66%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(185, 191, 64)
rgba(185, 191, 64, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 63° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9BF40?

#B9BF40 is Light Olive, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 185, 191, 64. It has a hue of 63°, 50% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B9BF40?

The RGB color code for #B9BF40 is rgb(185, 191, 64). This means it contains 185 red, 191 green, and 64 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?

Light Olive (#B9BF40) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #B9BF40 in CSS?

You can use #B9BF40 in CSS with: background-color: #B9BF40; or color: #B9BF40; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 191, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 66%, 25%.