Olive Tree
Also known as: Thimbleberry Leaf , Brisk Olive , Water Reed , Fond of Fronds
Olive Tree sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle yellow that feels sunny and uplifting. Try it in highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.55:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Olive Tree color codes
- HEX
- #ABA77C
- RGB
- rgb(171, 167, 124)
- RGBA
- rgba(171, 167, 124, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(55, 22%, 58%)
- HSV
- hsv(55, 27%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 27%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(68.0 -3.7 22.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.1% 0.059 103.3)
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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warm
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: darkkhaki #BDB76B · ΔE 8.1
- RAL 1000: Green beige #CDBA88 · ΔE 8.1 · 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 Tree works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Olive Tree
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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 Tree 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 2.46:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.55:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Olive Tree background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Olive Tree
Olive Tree with its complement
Soft neighbors of Olive Tree
Olive Tree triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cardamom #AAAA77 · ΔE 2.5
- Nettle #BBAC7D · ΔE 4.6
- Green Tea #B5B68F · ΔE 4.6
- Estragon #A5AF76 · ΔE 5.6
- Fennelly #9A9E80 · ΔE 5.6
- Guacamole #95986B · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Olive Tree is closest to Easter Egg .
FAQ
Olive Tree FAQs
What color is Olive Tree?
Olive Tree is a medium yellow with the hex code #ABA77C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 55°, 22% saturation, and 58% lightness.
What is the hex code for Olive Tree?
The hex code for Olive Tree is #ABA77C. In RGB it's rgb(171, 167, 124), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 27%, 33%).
What colors go well with Olive Tree?
Olive Tree pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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