YELLOWS
Olive Branch
#A59C79
Olive Branch is a classic yellow sitting at HSL 48°, 20%, 56%. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Designers often reach for it in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Olive Branch 2143-30
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
Build a palette around Olive Branch
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #A59C79?
#A59C79 is Olive Branch, a mid yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #A59C79 warm or cool?
Olive Branch reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Olive Branch?
Olive Branch works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Olive Branch?
Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch?
You can download Olive Branch 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 #A59C79?
#A59C79 converts to RGB 165, 156, 121.