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Olive Tree
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olive Tree Technical Profile
What color is Olive Tree? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #AFA54B. Colors similar to Olive Tree include Dunn-Edwards Moss Stone, RAL Ochre Yellow, Hirshfield's The Goods. Olive Tree has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 37 gives Olive Tree 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 Olive Tree 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 Olive Tree
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Tree
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Tree
#AFA54B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CB07D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Tree
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Tree 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 Olive Tree.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olive Tree — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Tree have?
Olive Tree by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Olive Tree from other brands?
The closest matches are Moss Stone by Dunn-Edwards (#B4A54B), Ochre Yellow by RAL (#AEA04B), The Goods by Hirshfield's (#AAA651). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Olive Tree?
Olive Tree has an LRV of 36.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive Tree's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.