Olive PPU8-1 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7B6C4D, estimated 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.
Behr · #7B6C4D · PPU8-1
Olive
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#7B6C4D
RGB123, 108, 77
Estimated LRV15.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Urban Legend
Benjamin Moore
#7C6C4F
Close digital match
Grasslands
Hirshfield's
#7A6B49
Close digital match
Raw Umber
Dunn-Edwards
#7E6F4F
Close digital match
Twig Basket
Sherwin-Williams
#7D6E52
Close digital match
Becker Gold
Vista Paint
#776A48
Close digital match
Conservation
PPG
#796E54
Similar digital color
Private Affair
Valspar
#7D7256
Similar digital color
Wild Woods
Dutch Boy
#776549
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Colorhouse
#746D5A
Visible digital difference
Anchorage Jacket
Kilz
#6F6A49
Visible digital difference
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
#7E775B
Visible digital difference
Beige Grey
RAL
#6D6552
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Olive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive
#7B6C4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E9764
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive are Urban Legend by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Grasslands by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Raw Umber by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.