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Olive Tree

#ABA77C

RGB 171, 167, 124 · HSL 55°, 22%, 58% · CMYK 0, 2, 27, 33

Olive Tree is #ABA77C in HEX — rgb(171, 167, 124), hsl(55°, 22%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 27%, 33%).

Olive Tree pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 22%, 58%. 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#ABA77C

RGB171, 167, 124

HSL55°, 22%, 58%

HSV55°, 27%, 67%

CMYK0, 2, 27, 33

Decimal11249532

CSS RGBrgb(171, 167, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 22%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Gentle Pasture 6003-4A

ΔE 1 · #ACA97F

PPG

Thimbleberry Leaf 11-31

ΔE 1.3 · #AFA97D

Vista Paint

Mossy Log K-411

ΔE 1.4 · #A8A77B

Dulux

Water Reed S17D4

ΔE 1.9 · #B0A980

Benjamin Moore

Hillside 495

ΔE 2.5 · #A3A276

Dunn-Edwards

Stuffed Olive DE5529

ΔE 3.2 · #ADAC7C

Hallman-Lindsay

Bamboo Forest 401

ΔE 3.3 · #B1A979

Behr

Tarragon Tease PPU9-8

ΔE 3.5 · #B4AC85

Sherwin-Williams

Ryegrass SW6423

ΔE 4 · #AEAC7A

Kilz

Rosemary Plant LG150-02

ΔE 4.5 · #A2A580

Colorhouse

Glass .04 Glass-04

ΔE 7.2 · #969873

RAL

Grey Beige 1019

ΔE 7.7 · #9E9764

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 7.7 · #A99E80

IKEA

IKEA078 78

ΔE 8.6 · #9CAD7F

Farrow & Ball

Ball Green 75

ΔE 8.8 · #BCB596

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#ABA77C

#7C80AB

Analogous

#AB907C

#ABA77C

#98AB7C

Triadic

#ABA77C

#7CABA8

#A87CAB

Split-Complementary

#ABA77C

#7C98AB

#907CAB

Tetradic

#ABA77C

#7CAB90

#7C80AB

#AB7C98

Monochromatic

#575438

#868256

#ABA77C

#C9C7AB

#E7E6DA

Rectangle

#ABA77C

#80AB7C

#7C80AB

#A87CAB

Compound

#ABA77C

#98AB7C

#7C80AB

#907CAB

Variations

Lighter

#BCB996

#CBC9B3

#DFDED4

Darker

#928D5B

#65623E

#3B3923

Saturation

#9B9A8D

#ABA87C

#D5CA53

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ABA77C

#AEA57D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ABA77C

#A8A883

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ABA77C

#AEA1A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Olive Tree 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

#C0AA78

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ABA77C

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADAF9C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5E649D

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #ABA77C;

CSS — background

background-color: #ABA77C;

CSS Variable

--color-olive-tree: #ABA77C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'olive-tree': '#ABA77C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ABA77C] text-[#ABA77C]

SCSS

$olive-tree: #ABA77C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ABA77C?

#ABA77C is Olive Tree, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ABA77C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Olive Tree?

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

What colors pair well with Olive Tree?

Olive Tree 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 Olive Tree?

You can download Olive Tree 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 Olive Tree?

The hex code is #ABA77C. In RGB it's 171, 167, 124, and in HSL it's 55°, 22%, 58%.

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