Pale Olive
#B9CC81  ·  hsl(75.2, 42.4%, 65.3%)
Tints & Shades
#323B18
#515F26
#6F8235
#8DA643
#A5BE5D
#B9CC81
#C4D494
#CEDBA7
#D9E3BA
#E3EBCD
#EEF2DF
Color Values
Hex #B9CC81
RGB 185, 204, 129
HSL hsl(75.2, 42.4%, 65.3%)
CMYK 9%, 0%, 37%, 20%
CSS Variable
--color-pale-olive: #B9CC81;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
1.75:1 ratio
AA Normal ✗ AA Large ✗ AAA ✗
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
12.02:1 ratio
AA Normal ✓ AA Large ✓ AAA ✓
About this color

Pale Olive — Pale Olive shares the muted, earthy green of olives, giving it its name. It belongs to the Green family: a light, moderately saturated tone with hex code #B9CC81 and RGB values of 185, 204, 129. Its dominant channel values give it a warm undertone that reads as moderately saturated rather than flat. Pale Olive pairs well with metallics like gold or brass for added richness and works nicely in web and app interfaces. Nearest neighbors: sage.

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