Olive Color

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What is Olive Color?

Olive is a dark yellowish-green color that gets its name from the unripe fruit of the olive tree. The classic olive color (#808000) is earthy, natural, and versatile, making it popular in fashion, interior design, and military applications.

Olive Color on Digital Screens

Olive color is defined by these color codes for consistent display across devices:

• • Classic Olive: #808000 (RGB: 128, 128, 0)
• • Dark Olive Green: #556B2F (RGB: 85, 107, 47)
• • Olive Drab: #6B8E23 (RGB: 107, 142, 35)
• • Army Olive: #3C341F (RGB: 60, 52, 31)
• • Avocado: #708238 (RGB: 112, 130, 56)
• • Army Green: #4B5320 (RGB: 75, 83, 32)

Using Olive Color in Design

Olive color creates a sense of earthiness, stability, and natural harmony in design. Here are some tips for using olive color effectively:

• • Pair olive with neutrals like beige, cream, or white for a natural, earthy palette
• • Combine olive with burgundy or rust for a rich, autumnal look
• • Use olive as a base color for military-inspired or outdoor-themed designs
• • Contrast olive with navy blue or charcoal for a sophisticated palette
• • Incorporate olive in natural or eco-friendly branding to convey sustainability

Colors That Complement Olive

• Burgundy
• Navy Blue
• Cream
• Rust
• Charcoal Gray

Olive Color Symbolism

Olive color carries meaningful symbolism across different contexts:

Peace and harmony, reflecting the olive branch as a symbol of peace. Natural and organic, evoking the outdoors and environmental consciousness. Military and strength, due to its long association with military uniforms. Olive also symbolizes stability and endurance, making it popular in designs that want to convey reliability and timelessness.

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