Italian Olive S-H-390 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6F6E21, LRV 17 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olive Drab from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6F6E21 · S-H-390
Italian Olive
17%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Italian Olive Technical Profile
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Italian Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Italian Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrItalian Olive
Very similar
ValsparOlive Drab
Olive Drab
Valspar
Very similar
Veradale
Vista Paint
Very similar
Timson Green
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Relentless Olive
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Wing Man
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Yellowed Green
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Wild Jungle
Kilz
Visible difference
Oakmoss
PPG
Visible difference
Bay Leaf
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Khaki Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Italian Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Italian Olive
#6F6E21
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#628142
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Italian Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Italian 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 Italian 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.
Italian Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Italian Olive have?
Italian Olive by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Italian Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Italian Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Italian Olive are Olive Drab by Valspar (a very close match), Veradale by Vista Paint (a very close match), Wing Man by Vista Paint (a close match) — the best options for getting Italian 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 Italian Olive?
Italian Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Italian Olive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.