olive green
/ˈɑlɪv ˌɡriːn/
adjective
- Of a green color with a yellowish or brownish tint, like that of a ripe olive.
- He preferred olive-green paint for his study because it felt warm and earthy.
- The olive-green leaves of the eucalyptus tree stood out against the blue sky.
- She wore an olive-green dress that matched her eyes.
noun
- A yellowish-green or brownish-green color.
- The artist mixed yellow and green to get a perfect olive-green.
- The sofa was upholstered in a rich olive-green velvet.
- Olive-green is a common color in military uniforms.