1. yellow-greens
2. neutrals
3. Olive Buff

Color Olive Buff yellow-green (#bcd382):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Olive Buff yellow-green (#bcd382):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
yellow-greens

yellow-greens Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Olive Buff / #bcd382

The HTML HEX code is #bcd382. The corresponding color name is "Olive Buff". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 188%, Green (G): 211%, Blue (B): 130%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 11%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):38%, Black (K): 17%. In the HSL color space, #bcd382 has a hue of 77°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 67%. The HSV representation is 77° for hue, 38% for saturation, and 83% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 81, a* (green to red) = -21, and b* (blue to yellow) = 38. The XYZ representation is X: 48, Y: 59, Z: 30. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7643, U (chrominance) = -0.1252, and V (chrominance) = -0.0237.

The decimal value of the color is 12374914. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCC99. Variations of the colour are #E5EECE for a 20% lighter version and #91B13E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #bcd382, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 5009 Kelvin (5009K).

The approximate wavelength of #bcd382 is around 565.83nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Olive Buff (Hex: #bcd382): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Olive Buff (#bcd382) is a warm and earthy color, similar to the hue of fresh olives ripening in the Mediterranean sunlight. This color resembles the subtle blending of yellowish-green olive flesh and a soft buff undertone. It evokes the peaceful harmony found in olive groves, where rows of these majestic trees stand strong against the test of time. Olive Buff can also be likened to the delicate feathers of a nesting bird, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Soothing and inviting, it creates a sense of tranquility and connection to the beauty of nature.

Tints and Shades of #bcd382 HEX color (Olive Buff)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #bcd382, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #EEF4E0
• #DEE9C1
• #CDDEA1
• #bcd382
• #8D9E62
• #5E6A41
• #2F3521
• #000000

Tones of Olive Buff (#bcd382 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #bcd382, #a4b281 is the less saturated color, while #bcd382 is the most saturated one.

• #a4b281
• #aaba81
• #b0c282
• #b6cb82
• #bcd382
• #657049
• #616d40
• #5c6a36
• #58682d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #bcd382;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #bcd382; }

.text {color:#bcd382;}

.background {background-color:#bcd382;}

.border {border:1px solid #bcd382;}