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Light Olive

#D1E79C

Light Olive is a neutral light color with the hex code #D1E79C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 209, 231, 156 in digital design or CMYK 10%, 0%, 32%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX
#D1E79C
RGB
209, 231, 156
HSL
78°, 61%, 76%
CMYK
10, 0, 32, 9

About this color

Light Olive sits at 78° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 61% saturation and 76% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

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 10%, 0%, 32%, 9% 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: #D1E79C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 209, 231, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D1E79C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 10%
M: 0%
Y: 32%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(209, 231, 156)
rgba(209, 231, 156, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 78° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1E79C?
#D1E79C is Light Olive, a neutral light color with RGB values of 209, 231, 156. It has a hue of 78°, 61% saturation, and 76% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D1E79C?
The RGB color code for #D1E79C is rgb(209, 231, 156). This means it contains 209 red, 231 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?
Light Olive (#D1E79C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #D1E79C in CSS?
You can use #D1E79C in CSS with: background-color: #D1E79C; or color: #D1E79C; or as an RGB value: rgb(209, 231, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 10%, 0%, 32%, 9%.