Olivine 420F-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7FA569, LRV 29 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden of Eden from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7FA569 · 420F-5
Olivine
29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olivine Technical Profile
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Olivine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olivine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOlivine
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGarden of Eden
Garden of Eden
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perennial Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Perennial Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Organic Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Snipped Chive
Valspar
Very similar
Pale Green
RAL
Very similar
Grassy Meadow
PPG
Very similar
Buckingham Gardens
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Raw Tomatillo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Jade Stem
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Vitality
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olivine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olivine
#7FA569
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olivine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olivine 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 Olivine.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olivine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olivine have?
Olivine by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olivine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olivine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olivine are Garden of Eden by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Perennial Garden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Perennial Garden by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Olivine'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 Olivine?
Olivine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural 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 Olivine's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.