What is the HEX code for Olive and Orange mixed?

When Olive (#808000) and Orange (#FF6600) are mixed equally, the result is Deep Ochre / Amber with HEX code #C17900.

What is the approximate Pantone™ match for Olive and Orange mixed?

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Olive and Orange is 145 C (ΔE 3.2). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Olive and Orange Make?

Q: What Color Does Olive and Orange Make?

Mixing Olive and Orange produces Deep Ochre / Amber. The resulting color has a HEX code of #C17900 and RGB values of rgb(193, 121, 0).

Olive#808000

Orange#FF6600

#C17900

Deep Ochre / Amber

#C17900

Deep Ochre / Amber

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HEX#C17900

RGBrgb(193, 121, 0)

HSLhsl(38°, 100%, 38%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 37%, 100%, 24%)

CIELABLab(57.1, 20.9, 63.6)

Pantone™ Approximations

145 CClose (ΔE 3.2)

139 CClose (ΔE 5.1)

131 CClose (ΔE 5.9)

Pantone™ values shown are mathematical approximations, not official Pantone colors. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

RAL (approx.)

RAL 1005Honey yellowApproximate (ΔE 10.0)

RAL 2000Yellow orangeApproximate (ΔE 11.4)

RAL 2011Deep orangeApproximate (ΔE 11.6)

Pantone® and RAL® codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Olive and orange mixed together produce deep ochre and amber, rich, warm earth tones that feel like the landscape palette of sun-drenched Mediterranean regions. Orange's warmth and intensity amplify olive's yellow component, driving the mix toward a golden, glowing earth tone that sits between burnt sienna and raw umber on the warmth scale. Ochre and amber have been foundational pigments in art throughout human history.

Usage Tips

In oil and acrylic painting, deep ochre from olive-orange mixes is indispensable for warm light on earthen walls, golden desert sands, and the rich glow of harvest-season fields. Illustrators and ceramicists use amber tones to evoke the warmth and craft of traditional handmade objects and artisanal aesthetics. Interior designers use deep ochre on feature walls and in textiles to bring warmth and depth to rooms that might otherwise feel cold or flat. Pair with deep teal, terracotta, and off-white for a Moroccan-inspired, globally influenced palette.

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