YELLOWS
Dark Olive
#616253
Reading classic, Dark Olive lands in the yellows family at HSL 64°, 8%, 35%. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue sits between warm and cool — versatile. Works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Dark Olive 2140-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #616253?
#616253 is Dark Olive, a mid yellow with a neutral undertone.
Is #616253 warm or cool?
Dark Olive reads between warm and cool — versatile in any setting.
What rooms work best with Dark Olive?
Dark Olive works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Dark Olive?
Dark Olive pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Dark Olive?
You can download Dark Olive on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #616253?
#616253 converts to RGB 97, 98, 83.