Light Olive

Q: How do I use #DAD68B in CSS?

You can use #DAD68B in CSS with: background-color: #DAD68B; or color: #DAD68B; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 214, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 36%, 15%.

#DAD68B

Light Olive is a warm light color with the hex code #DAD68B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 218, 214, 139 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 36%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX: #DAD68B
RGB: 218, 214, 139
HSL: 57°, 52%, 70%
CMYK: 0, 2, 36, 15

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Olive sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 52% saturation and 70% 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%, 2%, 36%, 15% 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: #DAD68B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 218, 214, 139;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DAD68B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 2%
Y: 36%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(218, 214, 139)
rgba(218, 214, 139, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 57° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD68B?

#DAD68B is Light Olive, a warm light color with RGB values of 218, 214, 139. It has a hue of 57°, 52% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DAD68B?

The RGB color code for #DAD68B is rgb(218, 214, 139). This means it contains 218 red, 214 green, and 139 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?

Light Olive (#DAD68B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DAD68B in CSS?

You can use #DAD68B in CSS with: background-color: #DAD68B; or color: #DAD68B; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 214, 139). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 36%, 15%.