Olive colour code

Text contrast

With white: 4.20:1 · With black: 5.01:1

Normal text needs 4.5:1 for AA; large text needs 3:1.

Use Olive in CSS

Copy this background and text pairing into your stylesheet.

.colour-olive {
  background-color: #808000;
  color: #000000;
}

Use the HEX value for a consistent digital reference. Descriptive colour names can vary between collections and are not always valid CSS keywords. This code does not identify a paint, fabric or print specification.

Using Olive

Try it in botanical illustrations, landscape palettes or project accents. Add text or icons when using it to communicate success.

This pairing uses #000000 text on #808000. Results apply to solid colours; recheck contrast if you add transparency, imagery or effects.

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