Light Olive is a
warm light color with the hex code #DED587.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
222, 213, 135 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 39%, 13% for print applications.
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Light Olive
#DED587
Light Olive Color Values
- HEX
- #DED587
- RGB
- 222, 213, 135
- HSL
- 54°, 57%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 4, 39, 13
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Olive sits at 54° 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%, 4%, 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: #DED587;
--brand-primary-rgb: 222, 213, 135;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#DED587',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 39%
K: 13%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(222, 213, 135)
rgba(222, 213, 135, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #DED587?
#DED587 is Light Olive, a warm light color with RGB values of 222, 213, 135. It has a hue of 54°, 57%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #DED587?
The RGB color code for #DED587 is rgb(222, 213, 135). This means it contains 222 red,
213 green, and 135 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Olive a warm or cool color?
Light Olive (#DED587) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DED587 in CSS?
You can use #DED587 in CSS with:
background-color: #DED587; or color: #DED587; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 213, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 39%, 13%.