Olive and Plum
Triadic color combination with 2.14:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#808010128, 128, 1660, 78%, 28%#66386A102, 56, 106295, 31%, 32%Harmony: Triadic
These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.
The hue angle between Olive and Plum is 125 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Olive surface
Sample text on a olive background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Plum surface
Sample text on a plum background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #808010;
--color-b: #66386A;
--color-a-rgb: 128, 128, 16;
--color-b-rgb: 102, 56, 106;
}JSON
{
"name": "Olive and Plum",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Olive",
"hex": "#808010",
"rgb": [
128,
128,
16
]
},
{
"name": "Plum",
"hex": "#66386A",
"rgb": [
102,
56,
106
]
}
],
"harmony": "Triadic",
"contrastRatio": 2.14
}Related Combinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do olive and plum go together?
Yes. Olive and Plum form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.14:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.
What is the contrast ratio between olive and plum?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Olive (#808010) and Plum (#66386A) is 2.14:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.
How do I use olive and plum in design?
A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.
What are the hex and RGB values for olive and plum?
Olive has the hex code #808010 and RGB values rgb(128, 128, 16). Plum has the hex code #66386A and RGB values rgb(102, 56, 106). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.