Olive

Olive is a color name that refers to a dark yellowish-green hue, like that of unripe or green olives.

The hexadecimal code for olive is #808000, which means it has equal amounts of red and green 50.2% and 0% blue in the RGB color model.

In the CMYK color model, olive is composed of 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 50% black.

Olive has a hue angle of 60 degrees, a saturation of 100% and a lightness of 25.1% in the HSL color space.

It is a muted and sophisticated color that can symbolize nature, peace, harmony, wisdom, and flattery.

This color is often used as a camouflage color for military uniforms and equipment, as it helps soldiers blend into their natural surroundings.

It can be seen as a symbol of peace, as in the olive branch that was offered by the dove to Noah after the flood in the Bible.

The olive can also be a symbol of wisdom, as in the olive wreath that was worn by ancient Greek scholars and athletes.

It can also be a symbol of flattery, as in the phrase "to butter someone up with olives", which means to praise someone excessively or insincerely.

This color can be found in nature, art, fashion, and culture.

• Leaves of certain plants, for example olive trees, sage and rosemary.

• The uniforms and equipment of some military branches, such as the US Army and the Israeli Defense Forces.

• Skin tone in people of Mediterranean or Middle Eastern ancestry.

• The walls and furniture of some rustic or vintage-style interiors.

• The bottles and jars of certain olive oil brands, such as Bertolli and Filippo Berio.