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Light Olive

#CFD98C

Light Olive is a neutral light color with the hex code #CFD98C. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 207, 217, 140 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 0%, 35%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX
#CFD98C
RGB
207, 217, 140
HSL
68°, 50%, 70%
CMYK
5, 0, 35, 15

About this color

Light Olive sits at 68° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 50% saturation and 70% 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%, 35%, 15% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Light Olive

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CFD98C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 207, 217, 140;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#CFD98C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 5%
M: 0%
Y: 35%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(207, 217, 140)
rgba(207, 217, 140, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 68° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFD98C?
#CFD98C is Light Olive, a neutral light color with RGB values of 207, 217, 140. It has a hue of 68°, 50% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CFD98C?
The RGB color code for #CFD98C is rgb(207, 217, 140). This means it contains 207 red, 217 green, and 140 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?
Light Olive (#CFD98C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #CFD98C in CSS?
You can use #CFD98C in CSS with: background-color: #CFD98C; or color: #CFD98C; or as an RGB value: rgb(207, 217, 140). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 35%, 15%.