Olive PPU8-01 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7B6C4E, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Urban Legend from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7B6C4E · PPU8-01
Olive
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olive Technical Profile
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Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOlive
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreUrban Legend
Urban Legend
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Twig Basket
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Raw Umber
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grasslands
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Becker Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Conservation
PPG
Very similar
Twilight Jungle
Valspar
Very similar
Wild Woods
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Anchorage Jacket
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive
#7B6C4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8F9765
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 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.
Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive have?
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 Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive are Urban Legend by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Twig Basket by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Raw Umber by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Olive?
Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.5, 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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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 Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.