HEX
#808000Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Olive Color Code
Olive·#808000
Green FamilyNeutralDark toneHigh saturationoklch(58.1% 0.127 110)
RGB
rgb(128, 128, 0)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(60 100% 25%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 0, 100, 50Print handoffLAB
52, -13, 57Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(58.1% 0.127 110)Modern perceptualOlive is a deep, high-saturation CSS named color at #808000. If you searched for olive hex code, 808000, or olive RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorWhite text
Body text contrast4.20:1
Best UseSuccess states, natural brands, support actions, and calm interface signals
Tonal Scale
100#E8E8D1
300#C5C58A
500#97972E
600#808000
800#5C5C00
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
4.20:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
4.09:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
3.99:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorWhite textContrast 4.20:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(58.1% 0.127 110)
Relative Luminance0.2003
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Green FamilyNeutralDark toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Material Lime 900Material Lime 800Olivedrab
Color Notes
- Olive is kept as an exact CSS named color for #808000.
- Queries for olive color code, 808000, or olive RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
4.20:1Large text / UI only
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
4.09:1Large text / UI only
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
3.99:1Large text / UI only
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
4.09:1Large text / UI only
Best text colorWhite textContrast 4.20:1 · Large text / UI only
Where It Works
- Use it for success states, support actions, ecology cues, and stable positive feedback.
- Very bright greens need contrast testing before they become buttons or text backgrounds.
- Pair with white, charcoal, soft neutrals, and nearby teal or yellow-green colors.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Olive is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Natural greens for sustainability and calm systems.
Source Collections
CSS Named Colors
Related Colors
Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-olive: #808000;
--color-olive-rgb: 128 128 0;
}class="bg-[#808000] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#5C5C00] ring-1 ring-[#808000]"{
"olive": "#808000",
"oliveRgb": [128, 128, 0],
"oliveHsl": [60, 100, 25]
}