Olivine
HEX: #9AB973 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#9AB973
154, 185, 115
86°, 37% ,72%
16.76, 0, 37.84, 27.45
About Olivine
Olivine (#9AB973) is a color with RGB(154, 185, 115) and HSL(86.57°, 37.84%, 72.55%). In design, it is suitable for Text, Logo, Print. Its complementary color is #9273B9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #739AB9 and #B9739A. The name comes from olivine (French).
- HEX: #9AB973
- RGB: 154, 185, 115
- HSL: 86.57°, 37.84%, 72.55%
- Use case: Text, Logo, Print
- Complementary color: #9273B9
- Triadic colors: #739AB9, #B9739A
- The name comes from olivine (French).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #9AB973 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The mineral olivine was named in 1790 by Abraham Gottlob Werner, a German geologist. He chose the name 'olivine' due to its characteristic olive-green color. The mineral itself has been known and used for centuries, particularly its gem-quality variety, peridot, which was historically referred to by various names, including 'topaz' or 'chrysolite' in ancient times. The scientific classification and naming of olivine as a distinct mineral came much later.
First Recorded Use
1790
Cultural Associations
While 'olivine' primarily refers to the mineral, its gem variety, peridot, has significant cultural history. Peridot was highly valued by ancient Egyptians, who called it the 'gem of the sun' and believed it protected against nightmares and evil spirits. It was often found on Topazios Island (now Zabargad Island) in the Red Sea. It has also been used in jewelry and religious artifacts throughout history, including some medieval church treasures. The color 'olivine' (the color itself, #9ab973) evokes nature, growth, and tranquility, often associated with military uniforms (olive drab) or natural landscapes.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #9AB973;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #9AB973;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #9AB973;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#9AB973,
#B69FD3
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#9AB973,
#B69FD3
);
}// SCSS variable
$olivine: #9AB973;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$olivine-r: 154;
$olivine-g: 185;
$olivine-b: 115;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $olivine;
color: rgba($olivine-r, $olivine-g, $olivine-b, 0.8);
}