Tate Olive 390F-6 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8E984B, estimated LRV 29 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Totally Cool from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8E984B · 390F-6
Tate Olive
29%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tate Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E984B
RGB142, 152, 75
Estimated LRV28.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Tate Olive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tate Olive
#8E984B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A373
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tate Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tate Olive Room Palettes
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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
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Tate Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tate Olive have?
Tate Olive by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Tate Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tate Olive are Totally Cool by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Totally Cool by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Wild Thyme by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tate 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 Tate Olive?
Tate Olive has a estimated lightness value of 28.7, 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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