What is the hex code for Light Grayish Olive?

Light Grayish Olive is #848061. It appears in 2 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Light Grayish Olive look like on white and black backgrounds?

Light Grayish Olive (#848061) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.01:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 5.24:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Light Grayish Olive come from?

Light Grayish Olive is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued yellow pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Light Grayish Olive in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#848061) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

#848061

yellow · 2 palettes

Light Grayish Olive

About Light Grayish Olive

Light Grayish Olive is a mid-tone, near-neutral yellow tone. Its hex value is #848061 — that is RGB 132, 128, 97, or HSL 53°, 15%, 45%.

It holds 5.2:1 contrast against dark, so Light Grayish Olive works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 4.0:1; on black 5.2:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Light Grayish Olive appears in 2 combinations — most often paired with Apricot Yellow, Spinel Red and Ivory Buff.

Palettes with Light Grayish Olive

Light Grayish Olive appears in 2 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Apricot Yellow & Light Grayish Olive

Plate 107 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Apricot Yellow, Light Grayish Olive.

Showa era

Spinel Red & Ivory Buff +1

Plate 184 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Spinel Red, Ivory Buff, Light Grayish Olive.

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