Olive Tree
Also known as: Thimbleberry Leaf, Brisk Olive, Water Reed, Fond of Fronds
A gentle yellow with a sunny and uplifting character, Olive Tree works beautifully for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Olive Tree
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.46:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.55:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Olive Tree background: #000000
Palettes featuring Olive Tree
Olive Tree with its complement
Soft neighbors of Olive Tree
Olive Tree triad
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.
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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