Golden Olive MQ2-24 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AB987F, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Khaki Bronze from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AB987F · MQ2-24
Golden Olive
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Olive Technical Profile
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Golden Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGolden Olive
Nearly identical
PPGKhaki Bronze
Khaki Bronze
PPG
Nearly identical
Colonial Revival Stone
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Elusive Morel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wild Desert
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Village Crier
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ode to Joy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Alexandria Beige
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Village Crier
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gone Country
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Olive are Khaki Bronze by PPG (a near-identical match), Colonial Revival Stone by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Studio Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden 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 Golden Olive?
Golden Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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.