Light Olive

Q: How do I use #CCC466 in CSS?

You can use #CCC466 in CSS with: background-color: #CCC466; or color: #CCC466; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 196, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 50%, 20%.

#CCC466

Light Olive is a warm light color with the hex code #CCC466. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 204, 196, 102 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 50%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX: #CCC466
RGB: 204, 196, 102
HSL: 55°, 50%, 60%
CMYK: 0, 4, 50, 20

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Olive sits at 55° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 50% saturation and 60% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Light Olive work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Light Olive in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 4%, 50%, 20% 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: #CCC466;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 196, 102;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CCC466',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 50%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(204, 196, 102)
rgba(204, 196, 102, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

7 brand s with colors near 55° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC466?

#CCC466 is Light Olive, a warm light color with RGB values of 204, 196, 102. It has a hue of 55°, 50% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #CCC466?

The RGB color code for #CCC466 is rgb(204, 196, 102). This means it contains 204 red, 196 green, and 102 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?

Light Olive (#CCC466) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #CCC466 in CSS?

You can use #CCC466 in CSS with: background-color: #CCC466; or color: #CCC466; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 196, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 50%, 20%.