Providence Olive HC-98 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ADA283, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Foggy Beach from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #ADA283 · HC-98
Providence Olive
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Providence Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#ADA283
RGB173, 162, 131
Estimated LRV36.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Providence Olive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Providence Olive
#ADA283
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Providence Olive
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Providence Olive Room Palettes
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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
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Providence Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Providence Olive have?
Providence Olive by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Providence Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Providence Olive are Foggy Beach by PPG (a close digital match), Garden Sage by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sierra Beige by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Providence 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 Providence Olive?
Providence Olive has a estimated lightness value of 36.4, 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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