Olivetone 252 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #977F4F, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bronzed Brass from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #977F4F · 252
Olivetone
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olivetone Technical Profile
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Olivetone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olivetone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreOlivetone
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBronzed Brass
Bronzed Brass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wooden Swing
Behr
Very similar
Welcome Home
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fiddlehead Fern
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Deep Bentwood Gold
PPG
Very similar
Gold Estate
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grandiose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Olive Branch Gold
Valspar
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Green Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olivetone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olivetone
#977F4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CA376
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olivetone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olivetone 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 Olivetone.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olivetone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olivetone have?
Olivetone 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 Olivetone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olivetone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olivetone are Bronzed Brass by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wooden Swing by Behr (a very close match), Alluring Umber by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Olivetone'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 Olivetone?
Olivetone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olivetone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.