Portsmouth Olive HDC-CL-20 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6B6A43, LRV 14 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old School from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6B6A43 · HDC-CL-20
Portsmouth Olive
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Portsmouth Olive Technical Profile
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Portsmouth Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Portsmouth Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPortsmouth Olive
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sOld School
Old School
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Old School
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Guacamole
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Vineyard View
Valspar
Very similar
Anchorage Jacket
Kilz
Very similar
Rustling Leaves
PPG
Very similar
Fresh Moss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Relentless Olive
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Secret Path
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Reed Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Portsmouth Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Portsmouth Olive
#6B6A43
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#72875A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Portsmouth Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Olive.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Portsmouth Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Portsmouth Olive have?
Portsmouth Olive by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Portsmouth Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Portsmouth Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Portsmouth Olive are Old School by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Old School by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bancha by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Olive?
Portsmouth Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.8, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Portsmouth Olive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.