Italian Olive S-H-390 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6F6E21, estimated 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.
Behr · #6F6E21 · S-H-390
Italian Olive
17%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Italian Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#6F6E21
RGB111, 110, 33
Estimated LRV17.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Italian Olive
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Olive Drab
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#706D37
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#7A7139
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Timson Green
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#6F753B
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Relentless Olive
Sherwin-Williams
#71713E
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Wing Man
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#7A6F39
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Yellowed Green
Dutch Boy
#647630
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Wild Jungle
Kilz
#6A6E40
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Oakmoss
PPG
#6D7244
Visible digital difference
Bay Leaf
Dunn-Edwards
#86793D
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Khaki Grey
RAL
#6A5F31
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Bancha
Farrow & Ball
#686A47
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Colors That Work With Italian Olive
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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