olive drab

Army uniform shade

Olive drab is a grayish-green color used for military uniforms and equipment, designed to blend into natural environments.

The term refers both to the color itself and to the fabric or clothing in that shade: soldiers in olive drab, an olive drab jacket.

Often abbreviated OD.

military

fatigues

Military duty uniform

  • BDUMilitary camouflage uniform
  • ACUPrefix meaning sharp
  • battledressSoldier's combat clothing

field uniform · GI · army surplus · combat gear · standard issue · government issue · field jacket · cargo pants · duffel bag · dog tags

color

khaki

Dull yellowish-brown shade

muted green · moss · fern · avocado · subdued · neutral · desaturated · flat finish · matte

camouflage

concealment

Act of hiding something

disguise · masking · woodland camo · natural cover

vintage

WWII

1939-45 global conflict

collectible · memorabilia · historical · classic · nostalgic · preserved · restored · heritage · garrison cap

utilitarian

durable

Able to withstand use

workwear · canvas · heavy-duty · no-frills · industrial · standard · serviceable · tough · outdoor gear

Categories
Opposites
color vibrancy/saturation

olive drabneon

Inert illuminating element

fluorescent · neon yellow · dayglo · bright · vivid

color temperature and hue

olive drabmagenta

Vivid purplish-red hue

fuchsia · hot pink · purple · violet · coral

aesthetic/cultural association

olive drabglamorous

Alluringly stylish and exciting

flashy · flamboyant · glittery · sequined · bedazzled

Family

olive, drab, olives, Olivia, drabness, Oliver, drabs, oleic, oleaginous

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G