Providence Olive HC-98 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ADA283, 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.
Ref. #ADA283 · HC-98
Providence Olive
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Providence Olive Technical Profile
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Providence Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Providence 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 MooreProvidence Olive
Nearly identical
PPGFoggy Beach
Foggy Beach
PPG
Nearly identical
Garden Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sierra Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cactus Hill
Behr
Nearly identical
Northgate Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sweet Pea in a Pod
Valspar
Very similar
Mohalla
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bayberry Wax
Vista Paint
Very similar
Expedition
Kilz
Very similar
Lichen
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Providence Olive
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Providence Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Providence 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 Providence 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Providence Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Providence Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Providence Olive are Foggy Beach by PPG (a near-identical match), Garden Sage by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sierra Beige by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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