A study in green
Olive Drab
#6B8E23
- Family
- Green
- L
- 0.599
- C
- 0.137
- H
- 126°
Notes
Olive Drab is the official colour the US Army standardised for combat uniforms from 1902 through Vietnam, replacing the bright blue that proved disastrous in low-vegetation conflicts. The CSS value matches the wartime spec closely: muted, slightly greyed, the colour of canvas tents under midday sun. Filson and Carhartt have used surfaces in this band for catalogue work since long before either brand had a marketing department. Pair it with warm cream #fef3c7 for a softer palette or with brick red for the surplus-store aesthetic that Engineered Garments built a decade of collections around. Body text against white passes AA at sizes 16px and above.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Olive Drab?
Olive Drab is the official colour the US Army standardised for combat uniforms from 1902 through Vietnam, replacing the bright blue that proved disastrous in low-vegetation conflicts. The CSS value matches the wartime spec closely: muted, slightly greyed, the colour of canvas tents under midday sun. Its hex code is #6B8E23.
What are the tints and shades of Olive Drab?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Olive Drab (#6B8E23) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Olive Drab?
Its complementary color is #9568C0. Triadic partners are #2886CD and #C25873; analogous neighbours are #1A985D and #987E00.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Olive Drab?
Olive Drab is #6B8E23 - OKLCH 0.599 0.137 126°, rgb(107 142 35), in the green family.