Spanish Olive 1509 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C6C4AF, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #C6C4AF · 1509
Spanish Olive
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Spanish Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6C4AF
RGB198, 196, 175
Estimated LRV52.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#C5C2AF
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Colors That Work With Spanish Olive
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Spanish Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spanish Olive are Nourish .02 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Palatine by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Wabi-Sabi by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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