Light Olive

Q: How do I use #BBC46E in CSS?

You can use #BBC46E in CSS with: background-color: #BBC46E; or color: #BBC46E; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 196, 110). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 44%, 23%.

#BBC46E

Light Olive is a neutral light color with the hex code #BBC46E. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 187, 196, 110 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 0%, 44%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX: #BBC46E
RGB: 187, 196, 110
HSL: 66°, 42%, 60%
CMYK: 5, 0, 44, 23

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Olive sits at 66° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 42% saturation and 60% 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 5%, 0%, 44%, 23% 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: #BBC46E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 187, 196, 110;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BBC46E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 5%
M: 0%
Y: 44%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(187, 196, 110)
rgba(187, 196, 110, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 66° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBC46E?

#BBC46E is Light Olive, a neutral light color with RGB values of 187, 196, 110. It has a hue of 66°, 42% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BBC46E?

The RGB color code for #BBC46E is rgb(187, 196, 110). This means it contains 187 red, 196 green, and 110 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?

Light Olive (#BBC46E) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #BBC46E in CSS?

You can use #BBC46E in CSS with: background-color: #BBC46E; or color: #BBC46E; or as an RGB value: rgb(187, 196, 110). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 44%, 23%.