Ref. #AB987F · MQ2-24
Golden Olive
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Olive Technical Profile
What color is Golden Olive? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #AB987F. Colors similar to Golden Olive include Sherwin-Williams Colonial Revival Stone, MPC Old Gold Met., Sherwin-Williams Studio Taupe. Golden Olive has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 33 gives Golden Olive depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Golden 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 Golden Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Colonial Revival Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Stony Creek
PPG
Nearly identical
Village Crier
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wooden Peg
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ode to Joy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Alexandria Beige
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Winter Meadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Olive
#AB987F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden 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 Golden Olive.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Olive have?
Golden Olive by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Golden Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Colonial Revival Stone by Sherwin-Williams (#A7947C), Old Gold Met. by MPC (#B09A80), Studio Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (#AD9C85). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Golden Olive?
Golden Olive has an LRV of 32.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.