Ref. #6B6A43 · HDC-CL-20
Portsmouth Olive
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Portsmouth Olive Technical Profile
What color is Portsmouth Olive? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #6B6A43. Colors similar to Portsmouth Olive include Hirshfield's Old School, MPC Lime Peel, Vista Paint Old School. Portsmouth Olive has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Portsmouth Olive 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 Portsmouth Olive 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 Portsmouth Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Portsmouth Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Old School by Hirshfield's (#686945), Lime Peel by MPC (#66673F), Old School by Vista Paint (#666842). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Portsmouth Olive?
Portsmouth Olive has an LRV of 13.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Portsmouth Olive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.