Olive and Snow

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #808010;
  --color-b: #FFFAFA;
  --color-a-rgb: 128, 128, 16;
  --color-b-rgb: 255, 250, 250;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Olive and Snow",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Olive",
      "hex": "#808010",
      "rgb": [
        128,
        128,
        16
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Snow",
      "hex": "#FFFAFA",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        250,
        250
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 4.05
}

Do olive and snow go together?

Yes. Olive and Snow form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.05:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between olive and snow?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Olive (#808010) and Snow (#FFFAFA) is 4.05:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use olive and snow 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 snow?

Olive has the hex code #808010 and RGB values rgb(128, 128, 16). Snow has the hex code #FFFAFA and RGB values rgb(255, 250, 250). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.