Aegean Olive 1491 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5E5A4D, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hidden Trail from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E5A4D · 1491
Aegean Olive
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Aegean Olive Technical Profile
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Aegean Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aegean Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAegean Olive
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHidden Trail
Hidden Trail
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Moss Rock
PPG
Nearly identical
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Gunmetal Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chiaroscuro
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Windgate Hill
Behr
Nearly identical
Olive Smudge
Valspar
Very similar
Monogram
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Serpentine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aegean Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aegean Olive
#5E5A4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#798559
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aegean Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aegean 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Aegean Olive.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Aegean Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aegean Olive have?
Aegean Olive by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aegean Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aegean Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aegean Olive are Hidden Trail by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Moss Rock by PPG (a near-identical match), Reduced Green by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aegean 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 Aegean Olive?
Aegean Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.2, 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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Why Aegean Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.