Light Olive is a
neutral light color with the hex code #CBD55D.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
203, 213, 93 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 0%, 56%, 16% for print applications.
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Light Olive
#CBD55D
Light Olive Color Values
- HEX
- #CBD55D
- RGB
- 203, 213, 93
- HSL
- 65°, 59%, 60%
- CMYK
- 5, 0, 56, 16
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Olive sits at 65° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 59% 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%, 56%, 16% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Light Olive
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #CBD55D;
--brand-primary-rgb: 203, 213, 93;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#CBD55D',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 5%
M: 0%
Y: 56%
K: 16%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(203, 213, 93)
rgba(203, 213, 93, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #CBD55D?
#CBD55D is Light Olive, a neutral light color with RGB values of 203, 213, 93. It has a hue of 65°, 59%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #CBD55D?
The RGB color code for #CBD55D is rgb(203, 213, 93). This means it contains 203 red,
213 green, and 93 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?
Light Olive (#CBD55D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #CBD55D in CSS?
You can use #CBD55D in CSS with:
background-color: #CBD55D; or color: #CBD55D; or as an RGB value: rgb(203, 213, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 56%, 16%.