Ref. #9FA36C · DE5564
Cocktail Olive
35%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cocktail Olive Technical Profile
What color is Cocktail Olive? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #9FA36C. Colors similar to Cocktail Olive include PPG Golden Grass, Sherwin-Williams Glade Green, Behr Dried Chive. Cocktail Olive has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 35 gives Cocktail Olive depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Cocktail Olive reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Cocktail Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Cocktail Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Golden Grass by PPG (#9EA26B), Glade Green by Sherwin-Williams (#A4A571), Dried Chive by Behr (#9EA164). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cocktail Olive?
Cocktail Olive has an LRV of 34.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.