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Green Olive

#8D8B55

RGB 141, 139, 85 · HSL 58°, 25%, 44% · CMYK 0, 1, 40, 45

Green Olive is #8D8B55 in HEX — rgb(141, 139, 85), hsl(58°, 25%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 40%, 45%).

Green Olive pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 25%, 44%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8D8B55

RGB141, 139, 85

HSL58°, 25%, 44%

HSV58°, 40%, 55%

CMYK0, 1, 40, 45

Decimal9276245

CSS RGBrgb(141, 139, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 25%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Winding 532

ΔE 1.6 · #918E56

PPG

Bronze Green 1114-6

ΔE 2.2 · #8D8752

Dulux

Amazon Queen S17E7

ΔE 3 · #948D54

Kilz

Grapeyard Ridge LF290-01

ΔE 3 · #919157

Dunn-Edwards

Crocodile Smile DE5565

ΔE 3.2 · #898E58

Vista Paint

Sabo Garden C-401

ΔE 3.3 · #958C56

Sherwin-Williams

Tansy Green SW6424

ΔE 3.5 · #95945C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sabo Garden 402

ΔE 3.9 · #978D59

Valspar

Green Jalapeño 6005-6C

ΔE 4.1 · #858757

Colorhouse

Leaf .05 Leaf-05

ΔE 4.3 · #998F5B

Behr

Basil Chiffonade MQ6-61

ΔE 4.4 · #81804A

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 5.8 · #9E9764

IKEA

IKEA199 199

ΔE 10.2 · #978A65

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 10.5 · #919F70

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 14.5 · #8E7A5A

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 16.1 · #B29B79

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8D8B55

#54568C

Analogous

#8C6E54

#8D8B55

#728C54

Triadic

#8D8B55

#548C8A

#8A548C

Split-Complementary

#8D8B55

#54728C

#6E548C

Tetradic

#8D8B55

#548C6E

#54568C

#8C5472

Monochromatic

#2D2C1B

#5C5B37

#8D8B55

#B1AF7C

#CDCCAC

Rectangle

#8D8B55

#568C54

#54568C

#8A548C

Compound

#8D8B55

#728C54

#54568C

#6E548C

Variations

Lighter

#A9A770

#BCBA97

#D6D5C4

Darker

#717042

#4F4E2D

#2E2E1A

Saturation

#797868

#8C8A54

#B6B22A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.53:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.96:1

Deuteranopia

#8D8B55

#928856

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D8B55

#8B8B5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D8B55

#908489

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Green Olive brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#A9955B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8D8B55

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#969A7F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#484977

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8D8B55;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D8B55;

CSS Variable

--color-green-olive: #8D8B55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'green-olive': '#8D8B55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D8B55] text-[#8D8B55]

SCSS

$green-olive: #8D8B55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D8B55?

#8D8B55 is Green Olive, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #8D8B55 warm or cool?

Green Olive reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Green Olive?

Green Olive works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Green Olive?

Green Olive pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Green Olive?

You can download Green 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 hex code for Green Olive?

The hex code is #8D8B55. In RGB it's 141, 139, 85, and in HSL it's 58°, 25%, 44%.

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