Ref. #7E7568 · HDC-NT-05
Aged Olive
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Aged Olive Technical Profile
What color is Aged Olive? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #7E7568. Colors similar to Aged Olive include Vista Paint Vigilant, Sherwin-Williams Carriage Stone, Hirshfield's Camel's Hump. Aged Olive has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Aged Olive creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Aged Olive pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Aged Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aged Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aged Olive
#7E7568
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FA376
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aged Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aged Olive Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Aged Olive.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aged Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aged Olive have?
Aged Olive by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Aged Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Vigilant by Vista Paint (#7F776B), Carriage Stone by Sherwin-Williams (#7C7466), Camel's Hump by Hirshfield's (#817667). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Aged Olive?
Aged Olive has an LRV of 18.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Aged Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.