Olive Leaf
Also known as: Panda , Jungle King , Sooty Willow Bamboo , Tinny Tin
Olive Leaf is a rich, gentle brown that reads as cozy and dependable. It earns its place in leather goods and autumn design. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (8.82:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Olive Leaf color codes
- HEX
- #4E4B35
- RGB
- rgb(78, 75, 53)
- RGBA
- rgba(78, 75, 53, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(53, 19%, 26%)
- HSV
- hsv(53, 32%, 31%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 32%, 69%)
- LAB
- lab(31.7 -1.7 13.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.9% 0.035 101.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 15.4
- RAL 6014: Yellow olive #444337 · ΔE 5.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Olive Leaf works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Olive Leaf
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Olive Leaf by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 8.82:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Olive Leaf background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Olive Leaf
Olive Leaf with its complement
Soft neighbors of Olive Leaf
Olive Leaf triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Kelp #4D503C · ΔE 3.6
- Madras #473E23 · ΔE 5.6
- Olive Bark #5F5537 · ΔE 5.7
- Cypress #585D40 · ΔE 7.3
- Masala #57534B · ΔE 7.4
- Graphite #383428 · ΔE 8.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Olive Leaf is closest to Intergalactic .
FAQ
Olive Leaf FAQs
What color is Olive Leaf?
Olive Leaf is a dark brown with the hex code #4E4B35. In HSL terms it has a hue of 53°, 19% saturation, and 26% lightness.
What is the hex code for Olive Leaf?
The hex code for Olive Leaf is #4E4B35. In RGB it's rgb(78, 75, 53), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 32%, 69%).
What colors go well with Olive Leaf?
Olive Leaf pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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