Medium jungle green
Olivine
Smoky black
Moss green
Feldgrau
Desert sand
Caput mortuum
Ghost white
Dark jungle green
Sepia
June bud
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Olivine
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HEX Triplet:
#9ab973RGB:
154, 185, 115CMYK:
17, 0, 38, 27HSL:
86.6°, 33.3%, 58.8%Closest colors:
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NCS S 2030-G30YWhat color is Olivine? What are the examples of Olivine color in everyday life? What looks best in Olivine?
2023-05-31 Snargl 4 minutes 26 seconds
What color is Olivine?
Olivine is a mineral that has a characteristic yellowish-green color.
It is named after the olive fruit, which has a similar hue.
Olivine is one of the most common minerals in the Earth's upper mantle, and it is also found in some meteorites and lunar rocks.
It is sometimes used as a gemstone, known as peridot or chrysolite.
The color of olivine is determined by the ratio of magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe) in its chemical formula, (Mg,Fe) 2SiO4.
The more magnesium, the lighter and greener the color; the more iron, the darker and browner the color.
Olivine belongs to the pastel spring green color family, which are warm and slightly desaturated shades of green.
In to the RGB color model, olivine has a HEX code of #9AB973, which means it has 60.39% red, 72.55% green, and 45.1% blue.
In the CMYK color model, this color has 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 38% yellow, and 27% black.
In the HSL color model, olivine has a hue angle of 86.6 degrees, a saturation of 33.3%, and a lightness of 58.8%.
Olivine is a color that can evoke a sense of nature, freshness, and vitality.
It is associated with plants, grass, and spring.
Olivine can also symbolize hope, growth, and harmony.
However, olivine can also have some negative connotations, such as envy, jealousy, or sickness.
Example of the palette with the Olivine color
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Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
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See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
RAL Classic
RAL 6009
RAL 7034
RAL 9005
RAL 6019
RAL 7043
Example of the palette with the Olivine color
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Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
RAL Classic
RAL 7034
RAL 1014
RAL 9005
RAL 3005
RAL 9016
Example of the palette with the Olivine color
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Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
RAL Classic
RAL 9005
RAL 8022
RAL 7034
RAL 8029
RAL 1024
What are the examples of Olivine color in everyday life?
Olivine is a mineral that has a characteristic olive-green color, which is why it is named after the fruit.
Olivine color can be seen in some natural and artificial objects, such as:
Olivine color can be seen in some natural and artificial objects, such as:
The gemstone peridot, which is a transparent variety of olivine that is often used in jewelry.
Peridot has a bright green hue that can range from yellow-green to greenish yellow.Some volcanic rocks, such as basalt and gabbro, that contain olivine crystals.
Olivine is one of the first minerals to crystallize from magma, and it can form large grains or granular masses in igneous rocks.
Olivine can also be found in some meteorites.Some plants, such as olive trees, mosses, and lichens, that have a greenish color due to chlorophyll and other pigments.
Olivine color can also be seen in some fruits and vegetables, such as avocados, kiwis, and cucumbers.Some fabrics, paints, and dyes, that are made with olive-green shades.
Olivine color can be used for camouflage, military uniforms, or fashion.
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