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Ref. #BBB862 · CSP-890

Martini Olive

44%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Martini Olive CSP-890 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BBB862, LRV 44 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Motherland from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Martini Olive Technical Profile

HEX Code#BBB862
RGB187, 184, 98
LRV43.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Martini Olive in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Martini 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 MooreMartini Olive
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMotherland

Motherland

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Motherland

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Coriander Seed

Behr

Nearly identical

Parakeet

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Parachute

PPG

Very similar

Grass Root

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Wasabi Wash

Kilz

Very similar

New Avocado

Valspar

Very similar

Praying Mantis

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Leaf .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Green Beige

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Martini Olive

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Martini Olive

#BBB862

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9BB181

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Martini Olive

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Martini Olive

Complement

Purple Silhouette

Martini Olive Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

April Showers

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peanut Butter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Horizon

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Martini Olive.

Parrot Green

Benjamin Moore · CW-465

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Sweet Vibrations

Benjamin Moore · 391

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Wasabi

Benjamin Moore · AF-430

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Split Pea

Benjamin Moore · 2146-30

#B2AE56

Princeton Gold

Benjamin Moore · HC-14

#C3AB6D

Meadow View

Benjamin Moore · 383

#C5B574

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

White Wing

Kilz · LJ260

#F4F3EE

Muslin White

PPG · 82YY 85/038

#F1EFE7

Daylilly Yellow

Vista Paint · 0859

#F9EFD0

Lemon Appeal

Vista Paint · 0798

#EEE2AC

White Beach

Dunn-Edwards · DE5371

#FFF6D9

Ivory Keys

Behr · T16-17

#F3F1E7

Martini Olive — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Martini Olive have?
Martini Olive by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Martini Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Martini Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Martini Olive are Motherland by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Motherland by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Terra Verde by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Martini 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 Martini Olive?
Martini Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.6, 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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