Olive Color – #808010: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Olive color hex code is #808010, and it is composed of 50% red, 50% green and 6% blue.
Olive is a dark, bright, and warm color at 88% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.19:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Olive color (#808010) against dark backgrounds.

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Olive Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Olive, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #808010 |
| RGB | rgb(128,128,16) |
| HSL | hsl(60,77.8%,28.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 0, 88, 50 |
| HSV | 60, 88, 50 |
| RGB % | 50, 50, 6 |
| XYZ | 16.7, 20.1, 3.5 |
| LAB | 52, -12.8, 53.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 88% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.01 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Wild Olive
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Washed Olive
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Warm Olive
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