Olive — #808000 HEX Color
About Olive
Olive (#808000) is a cool, dark, vivid yellow tone with a hue of 60°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 25%. It works well for highlights and friendly designs and conveys a cheerful feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 4.20:1, while on black it reaches 5.01:1 — so prefer black text when using #808000 as a background.
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Accessibility & Contrast
Recommendation: when using #808000 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.
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Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background-color: #808000;color: #808000;border: 2px solid #808000;background: linear-gradient(135deg, #808000, #000080);Code Export
:root {
--color-primary: #808000;
--color-primary-rgb: 128, 128, 0;
--color-primary-hsl: 60, 100%, 25%;
}Explore Color Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of color #808000?
Color #808000 is commonly known as Olive. It is a cool, dark, vivid yellow tone.
Is #808000 a warm or cool color?
Olive (#808000) is a cool color. With a hue of 60°, it falls in the yellow family.
What colors go well with #808000?
Colors that pair well with Olive (#808000) include its complementary color (#000080), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous yellow tones for harmonious palettes.