Ref. #C9BD88 · DE5500
Olive Hint
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olive Hint Technical Profile
What color is Olive Hint? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #C9BD88. Colors similar to Olive Hint include PPG Country Style, Benjamin Moore Timothy Straw, Farrow & Ball Churlish Green. Olive Hint has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Olive Hint sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Olive Hint 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 Olive Hint
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Hint
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Olive Hint.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olive Hint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Hint have?
Olive Hint by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Olive Hint from other brands?
The closest matches are Country Style by PPG (#CCBF88), Timothy Straw by Benjamin Moore (#C7BA85), Churlish Green by Farrow & Ball (#C8BD83). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Olive Hint?
Olive Hint has an LRV of 50.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive Hint's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.