Fresh Olive 2149-30 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AC9655, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Obsession from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC9655 · 2149-30
Fresh Olive
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fresh Olive Technical Profile
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Fresh Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh 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 MooreFresh Olive
Nearly identical
PPGObsession
Obsession
PPG
Nearly identical
Tapestry Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Viva Las Vegas
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Edgy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tiny Tadpole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gable Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Beeswax .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Shiny Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bamboo Leaves
Valspar
Very similar
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Ochre Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Olive
#AC9655
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh 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 Fresh Olive.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Olive have?
Fresh Olive by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fresh Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Olive are Obsession by PPG (a near-identical match), Tapestry Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Viva Las Vegas by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh 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 Fresh Olive?
Fresh Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.