What color is Olive Green?
Olive green is a dark, muted yellow-green with a brownish undertone, hex #636B2F, close to the color of a green olive fruit. The brown pulls the tone away from bright green, giving it a dry, earthy quality.
What is the meaning of the color Olive Green?
Named after the olive fruit, the color entered documented English use by the early 17th century in textile and dye trades. Military adoption pushed it into wide recognition — the United States Army standardized a version of olive drab for uniforms in 1902, linking the color to camouflage and field use. By the mid-20th century it had spread into surplus clothing and workwear, carried into civilian fashion partly through brands like Belstaff, whose waxed olive jackets became a recognizable product from the 1950s onward.
What colors go with Olive Green?
Colors that pair well with Olive green include:
Burnt orange: warm, earthy contrast
Cream: soft, lightening balance
Navy blue: cool, grounding depth
Terracotta: rich tonal warmth
Charcoal gray: strong, muted anchor
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #636B2F |
color: #636B2F;
|
| RGB | 99, 107, 47 |
color: rgb(99, 107, 47);
|
| RGB Percentage | 39%, 42%, 18% |
color: rgb(39%, 42%, 18%);
|
| CMYK | 7%, 0%, 56%, 58% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 68°, 39%, 30% |
color: hsl(68, 39%, 30%);
|
| HSV | 68°, 56%, 42% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 24, -2, 20 |
color: lab(24% -2 20);
|
| Decimal | 6515503 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.olive-green {
color: #636B2F;
}
$olive-green: #636B2F;
rgb(99, 107, 47)