Olivedrab colour (#6B8E23)
Olivedrab is dark a green with hex code #6B8E23, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 107, 142, 35; in HSL 80°, 60%, 35%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Olivedrab 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.
Olivedrab in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #6B8E23 |
| RGB | rgb(107, 142, 35) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.420, 0.557, 0.137 |
| HSL | hsl(80, 60%, 35%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 0%, 75%, 44% |
| CSS | color: olivedrab; |
Shades and tints of Olivedrab
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ebf5d6 | #d6ebad | #c2e085 | #add65c | #99cc33 | #7aa329 | #5c7a1f | #3d5214 | #1f290a |
Colours that go with Olivedrab
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #47248f | |
| Triadic | #246b8f | #8f246b |
| Analogous | #368f24 | #8f7d24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| darkolivegreen | #556b2f | close |
| olive | #808000 | close |
| forestgreen | #228b22 | close |
| dimgray | #696969 | close |
| yellowgreen | #9acd32 | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Olivedrab against white is 3.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 5.52:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Olivedrab background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Olivedrab?
#6B8E23.
What is Olivedrab in RGB?
rgb(107, 142, 35).
What colour is complementary to Olivedrab?
#47248f, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.