Cocktail Olive DE5564 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9FA36C, LRV 35 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Grass from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9FA36C · DE5564
Cocktail Olive
35%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cocktail Olive Technical Profile
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Cocktail Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cocktail Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCocktail Olive
Nearly identical
PPGGolden Grass
Golden Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Foliage
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glade Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dried Chive
Behr
Nearly identical
Retro Lime
Kilz
Nearly identical
Brookside Moss
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Emerald Isle
Valspar
Very similar
Aged Avocado
Vista Paint
Very similar
Peter Pan
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Very similar
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cocktail Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cocktail Olive
#9FA36C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cocktail Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cocktail 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Cocktail Olive.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cocktail Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cocktail Olive have?
Cocktail Olive by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cocktail Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cocktail Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocktail Olive are Golden Grass by PPG (a near-identical match), Foliage by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Glade Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cocktail 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 Cocktail Olive?
Cocktail Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cocktail Olive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.