Olivedrab3
olivedrab3 · #9ACD32
HEX
#9ACD32
RGB
rgb(154, 205, 50)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 0%, 76%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(80, 61%, 50%)
LAB
lab(76.5, -38.0, 66.6)
What is Olivedrab3?
Olivedrab3 is the olivedrab3 reference in the X11 named colors. Its sRGB value is #9ACD32 (rgb 154, 205, 50). It sits in the green family. Historical X Window System color names — the numbered 1-4 lightness variants of the classic xorg-server rgb.txt palette. See disclaimer for accuracy and trademark notes.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast checks for Olivedrab3 as a background.
Black text on this color
White text on this color
Shades, tints & tonal scale of Olivedrab3
An 11-step tonal scale derived from Olivedrab3 (#9ACD32). Click any swatch to copy its HEX. Use these as a starting point for design tokens, hover states, and disabled states in a design system.
50
#F7FBEF
#F7FBEF
100
#EFF7DE
#EFF7DE
200
#DFEFBD
#DFEFBD
300
#CDE699
#CDE699
400
#B3DA65
#B3DA65
500
#9ACD32
#9ACD32
600
#83AE2B
#83AE2B
700
#648521
#648521
800
#455C17
#455C17
900
#27330D
#27330D
950
#121906
#121906
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
15%
#AED675
30%
#C0DE9A
45%
#D0E5B6
60%
#DEEDCD
75%
#EBF4E2
Darker shades (mixed with black)
15%
#8FBF2E
30%
#83AF29
45%
#759D24
60%
#65871E
75%
#506D16
Color harmonies for Olivedrab3
Classic color-theory harmonies derived from rotating the hue of Olivedrab3. Use these to build accent palettes, brand systems, and accessible UI color pairings.
Complementary
180° opposite — strongest contrast
#9ACD32
#9ACD32
#6632CD
#6632CD
Triadic
Three colors 120° apart
#9ACD32
#9ACD32
#3299CD
#3299CD
#CD3299
#CD3299
Analogous
Two neighbors ±30° on the wheel
#CDB332
#CDB332
#9ACD32
#9ACD32
#4CCD32
#4CCD32
Split-complementary
Base + two colors flanking its complement
#9ACD32
#9ACD32
#324CCD
#324CCD
#B332CD
#B332CD
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs
#9ACD32
#9ACD32
#32CD66
#32CD66
#6632CD
#6632CD
#CD3299
#CD3299
Square
Four colors evenly spaced 90° apart
#9ACD32
#9ACD32
#32CDB3
#32CDB3
#6632CD
#6632CD
#CD324C
#CD324C
Olivedrab3 in every color space
Full conversion of Olivedrab3 across the color spaces designers and developers actually use — including OKLCH (the perceptually-uniform space that powers Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4) and HWB.
HEX
#9ACD32
RGB
rgb(154, 205, 50)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 0%, 76%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(80, 61%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(80, 76%, 80%)
HWB
hwb(80 20% 20%)
CIE Lab
lab(76.5 -38.0 66.6)
OKLCH
oklch(78.5% 0.184 126.6)
XYZ (D65)
xyz(35.73, 50.76, 10.93)
Copy-ready code for Olivedrab3
Drop-in snippets for CSS, Tailwind, Sass, iOS Swift, and Android XML. Click the copy button on any snippet to put it on your clipboard.
CSS
color: #9ACD32;
background-color: #9ACD32;CSS variable
:root {
--color-olivedrab3: #9ACD32;
}Tailwind config
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
'olivedrab3': '#9ACD32',
}Sass
$color-olivedrab3: #9ACD32;Swift UIColor
UIColor(red: 0.604, green: 0.804, blue: 0.196, alpha: 1.0)Android XML
<color name="olivedrab3">#9ACD32</color>Closest match in every color system
The nearest Olivedrab3 equivalent in every other color system on this site, ranked by ΔE2000 perceptual distance. Useful when translating between design-system, web-standard, and industrial color references.
Closest in X11 named colors
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest entries within the same collection.
Closest Pantone matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest Pantone references. Cross-system matching is approximate — see disclaimer.
Closest RAL Classic matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest RAL Classic references for industrial coating cross-reference.
RAL 6018
#57A639
Yellow green
RAL 1000
#BEBD7F
Green beige
RAL 1016
#EDFF21
Sulfur yellow
RAL 1012
#C7B446
Lemon yellow
RAL 1014
#E1CC4F
Ivory
RAL 6021
#89AC76
Pale green
FAQ about Olivedrab3
What is the HEX code for Olivedrab3?
Olivedrab3 (olivedrab3) has the HEX code #9ACD32. In RGB it is rgb(154, 205, 50), and in CMYK it is cmyk(25%, 0%, 76%, 20%).
What is the OKLCH value of Olivedrab3?
Olivedrab3 converts to oklch(0.785 0.184 126.6). OKLCH is the perceptually uniform color space used by Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4.
Is Olivedrab3 accessible for body text?
Used as a background, Olivedrab3 has a contrast ratio of 11.15:1 with black text and 1.88:1 with white text. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. The current recommendation is to use black text and verify in real UI context.
What is the closest Pantone to Olivedrab3?
The closest Pantone reference to Olivedrab3 by ΔE2000 perceptual distance is Pantone 367 C (#A4D65E). Cross-system Pantone matching is approximate; for color-critical print work, verify with a physical Pantone guide.
What is the closest RAL color to Olivedrab3?
The closest RAL Classic reference to Olivedrab3 by ΔE2000 distance is RAL 6018 (Yellow green, #57A639). RAL is a German industrial coating standard commonly used for paint, powder coat, and architectural specification.
What is the complementary color of Olivedrab3?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the HSL color wheel) of Olivedrab3 is #6632CD. Use it for high-contrast accents, error states, or call-to-action pairings.
Data provenance & source
X11 named colors (xorg rgb.txt)
The historical X11 color name list shipped in the xorg-server rgb.txt file. Roughly 550 entries covering classic computing color names like 'PapayaWhip', 'MediumAquamarine', and 'DarkSlateGray'. Many CSS named colors originate here. Use as a reference for legacy and creative color names. Most modern CSS implementations accept these names directly.
- Source type
- derived
- Confidence
- high
- License
- MIT/X11 license (X Consortium)
- Last reviewed
- 2026-05-24
Workflow tags
X11 colors are sRGB digital values from a 1980s color system. For print, convert to a process-appropriate color and proof against substrate.