Olive Hint DE5500 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C9BD88, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Country Style from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C9BD88 · DE5500
Olive Hint
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Olive Hint Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9BD88
RGB201, 189, 136
Estimated LRV50.6
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 Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Olive Hint
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Country Style
PPG
#CCBF88
Close digital match
Timothy Straw
Benjamin Moore
#C7BA85
Close digital match
Wheat Grass
Behr
#C7BF89
Close digital match
Hearts of Palm
Sherwin-Williams
#CFC291
Close digital match
Hippolita
Vista Paint
#CEC292
Close digital match
Marsh Green
Valspar
#C8BF91
Close digital match
Starburst Wheat
Dutch Boy
#CCBB89
Close digital match
Lime Tart
Kilz
#D0C58B
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Hippolita
Hirshfield's
#CFC294
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Colorhouse
#C1B98F
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Beige
RAL
#C2B078
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Hay
Farrow & Ball
#DFC795
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Colors That Work With Olive Hint
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Hint
#C9BD88
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1B082
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Hint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Hint 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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Olive Hint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Hint have?
Olive Hint by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Olive Hint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Hint are Country Style by PPG (a close digital match), Timothy Straw by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Wheat Grass by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Olive Hint'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 Olive Hint?
Olive Hint has a estimated lightness value of 50.6, 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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