Ref. #6C722E · S330-7
Olive Shade
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olive Shade Technical Profile
What color is Olive Shade? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #6C722E. Colors similar to Olive Shade include Benjamin Moore Timson Green, Benjamin Moore Avocado. Olive Shade has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Olive Shade 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 Olive Shade 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 Olive Shade
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Shade
#6C722E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#65844F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Shade 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 Shade.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olive Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Shade have?
Olive Shade by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Olive Shade from other brands?
The closest matches are Timson Green by Benjamin Moore (#6F753B), Avocado by Benjamin Moore (#6F753B), Extra Virgin by MPC (#686C34). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Olive Shade?
Olive Shade has an LRV of 15.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Shade's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.