Spanish Olive 1509 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C6C4AF, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nourish .02 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6C4AF · 1509
Spanish Olive
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Spanish Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spanish 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 MooreSpanish Olive
Nearly identical
ColorhouseNourish .02
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Palatine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wabi-Sabi
Behr
Nearly identical
French Gray Linen
PPG
Nearly identical
Plume Grass
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Serene Thought
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brown Buzz
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grassland
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silver Fern
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spanish Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spanish Olive
#C6C4AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spanish Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spanish 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 Spanish Olive.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spanish Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spanish Olive have?
Spanish Olive by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spanish Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spanish Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spanish Olive are Nourish .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Palatine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wabi-Sabi by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spanish 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 Spanish Olive?
Spanish Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spanish Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.