Olive colour (#808000)
Olive is dark a yellow with hex code #808000, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 128, 128, 0; in HSL 60°, 100%, 25%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Olive colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Olive in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #808000 |
| RGB | rgb(128, 128, 0) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.502, 0.502, 0.000 |
| HSL | hsl(60, 100%, 25%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 100%, 50% |
| CSS | color: olive; |
Shades and tints of Olive
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ffffcc | #ffff99 | #ffff66 | #ffff33 | #ffff00 | #cccc00 | #999900 | #666600 | #333300 |
Colours that go with Olive
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #000080 | |
| Triadic | #008080 | #800080 |
| Analogous | #408000 | #804000 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| olivedrab | #6b8e23 | close |
| darkgoldenrod | #b8860b | close |
| saddlebrown | #8b4513 | close |
| darkolivegreen | #556b2f | close |
| sienna | #a0522d | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Olive against white is 4.2:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 5.01:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Olive background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Olive?
#808000.
What is Olive in RGB?
rgb(128, 128, 0).
What colour is complementary to Olive?
#000080, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.