Ref. #6F6E21 · S-H-390
Italian Olive
17%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Italian Olive Technical Profile
What color is Italian Olive? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #6F6E21. Italian Olive has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Italian Olive creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Italian Olive reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Italian Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Italian Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Kalamata by MPC (#696A1A), Haas Green by MPC (#716C30), Olive Drab by Valspar (#706D37). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Italian Olive?
Italian Olive has an LRV of 17.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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