Light Olive

Q: How do I use #DED487 in CSS?

You can use #DED487 in CSS with: background-color: #DED487; or color: #DED487; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 212, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 39%, 13%.

#DED487

Light Olive is a warm light color with the hex code #DED487. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 222, 212, 135 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 39%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Olive Color Values

HEX: #DED487
RGB: 222, 212, 135
HSL: 53°, 57%, 70%
CMYK: 0, 5, 39, 13

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Olive sits at 53° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 57% 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%, 5%, 39%, 13% 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: #DED487;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 212, 135;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DED487',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 39%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(222, 212, 135)
rgba(222, 212, 135, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

7 brand s with colors near 53° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED487?

#DED487 is Light Olive, a warm light color with RGB values of 222, 212, 135. It has a hue of 53°, 57% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DED487?

The RGB color code for #DED487 is rgb(222, 212, 135). This means it contains 222 red, 212 green, and 135 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?

Light Olive (#DED487) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DED487 in CSS?

You can use #DED487 in CSS with: background-color: #DED487; or color: #DED487; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 212, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 39%, 13%.