Ref. #8E984B · 390F-6
Tate Olive
29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tate Olive Technical Profile
What color is Tate Olive? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #8E984B. Colors similar to Tate Olive include Vista Paint Totally Cool, Hirshfield's Totally Cool, MPC Green Herb. Tate Olive has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 29 gives Tate Olive depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural 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 Tate 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 Tate Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tate Olive
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
Pure 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
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 Tate 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.
Tate Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tate Olive have?
Tate Olive by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Tate Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Totally Cool by Vista Paint (#90984F), Totally Cool by Hirshfield's (#909853), Green Herb by MPC (#87984B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tate Olive?
Tate Olive has an LRV of 28.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tate Olive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.