Classic Olive by Behr paint color

Behr · #685E3F · ICC-88

Classic Olive

11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone

Classic Olive ICC-88 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #685E3F, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jungle Cover from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

Classic Olive Technical Profile

HEX Code#685E3F
RGB104, 94, 63
Estimated LRV11.3
UndertoneNeutral

Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.

Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr

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Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.

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Colors That Work With Classic Olive

These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Classic Olive

#685E3F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#788357

Trim & Molding

Digital white

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

Color Palettes for Classic Olive

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Classic 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 Classic Olive.

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Classic Olive — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Classic Olive have?
Classic Olive by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Classic Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classic Olive are Jungle Cover by Vista Paint (a close digital match), African Queen by Hirshfield's (a very close match), Roam Wild by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Classic Olive's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Classic Olive?
Classic Olive has a estimated lightness value of 11.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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