What is the hex code for Olive Ocher?

Olive Ocher is #d6b43e. It appears in 7 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Olive Ocher look like on white and black backgrounds?

Olive Ocher (#d6b43e) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.01:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 10.46:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Olive Ocher come from?

Olive Ocher 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 Olive Ocher in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#d6b43e) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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yellow · 7 palettes

Olive Ocher

About Olive Ocher

Olive Ocher is a mid-tone, vivid yellow tone. Its hex value is #d6b43e — that is RGB 214, 180, 62, or HSL 47°, 65%, 54%.

It holds 10.5:1 contrast against dark, so Olive Ocher works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 2.0:1; on black 10.5:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Olive Ocher appears in 7 combinations — most often paired with Olive Green, Orange Yellow and Cerulian Blue.

Palettes with Olive Ocher

Olive Ocher appears in 7 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Olive Ocher & Olive Green

Plate 66 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Olive Ocher, Olive Green.

Showa era

Olive Ocher & Orange Yellow +1

Plate 148 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Olive Ocher, Orange Yellow, Cerulian Blue.

Showa era

Olive Ocher & Orange +1

Plate 149 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Olive Ocher, Orange, Deep Slate Green.

Showa era

Olive Ocher & Cobalt Green +1

Plate 156 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Olive Ocher, Cobalt Green, Violet.

Showa era

Pansy Purple & Olive Ocher +1

Plate 157 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Pansy Purple, Olive Ocher, Olympic Blue.

Showa era

Hay's Russet & Ecru +2

Plate 249 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Hay's Russet, Ecru, Olive Ocher, Dark Medici Blue.

Showa era

Cream Yellow & Olive Ocher +2

Plate 278 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Cream Yellow, Olive Ocher, Cossack Green, Dusky Green.

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About Olive Ocher

Palettes with Olive Ocher

Olive Ocher & Olive Green

Olive Ocher & Orange Yellow +1

Olive Ocher & Orange +1

Olive Ocher & Cobalt Green +1

Pansy Purple & Olive Ocher +1

Hay's Russet & Ecru +2

Cream Yellow & Olive Ocher +2

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