#808000 Hex Code
Color Name: Olive
What is hex #808000 Color?
The color name of hex code #808000 is Olive. The RGB values are (128, 128, 0) which means it is composed of
50% red, 50% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:100 K:50. In the HSV/HSB scale, #808000 has a hue of 60°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 50%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #808000 Color Codes
| Color Name | Olive |
| RGB Values | (128, 128, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 0%, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (60°, 100%, 50%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999900 |
| Inverse Color | #7F7FFF [Violets Are Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 392 C |
| Closest RAL | 1027 [Curry] |
| Complementary Color | #000080 [Navy Blue] |
| #808000 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #555555 |
| Desaturated | #404040 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #727272 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B0B0B0 |
Hex #808000 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #808000 is #000080 which is called Navy Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #808000 color is offered by #000080. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #808000 are #408000 and #804000, called Avocado and Chocolate (Traditional), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #808000 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #808000 are #004080 (Dark Cerulean) and #400080 (Indigo). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#808000 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #008080 (Teal) and #800080 (Patriarch) along with #808000, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #808000 has #008080 (Teal), #000080 (Navy Blue) and #800000 (Maroon (HTML/CSS)). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #808000 contains #008040 (Philippine Green), #000080 (Navy Blue) and #800040 (Rose Garnet). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #808000 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #808000 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 808000 Color
Tints
999933- A6A64D
- B3B366
- C0C080
- CCCC99
- D9D9B3
- E6E6CC
- F2F2E6
Tones
- 80801A
- 808026
- 808033
- 808040
- 80804D
- 80805A
- 808066
- 808073
Shades
- 666600
- 5A5A00
- 4D4D00
- 404000
- 333300
- 262600
- 1A1A00
- 0D0D00
#808000 Color Patterns
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#808000 Gingham Checks
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#808000 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#808000 Polka Dots Pattern
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#808000 Honeycomb Pattern
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#808000 Leaves Pattern
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#808000 Houndstooth Pattern
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#808000 Trellis Pattern
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#808000 Plaid Pattern
#808000 Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
