Olive Hint DE5500 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C9BD88, 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.
Ref. #C9BD88 · DE5500
Olive Hint
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olive Hint Technical Profile
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Olive Hint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive Hint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsOlive Hint
Nearly identical
PPGCountry Style
Country Style
PPG
Nearly identical
Timothy Straw
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wheat Grass
Behr
Nearly identical
Hearts of Palm
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hippolita
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Marsh Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Starburst Wheat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lime Tart
Kilz
Very similar
Hippolita
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olive Hint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive Hint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Hint are Country Style by PPG (a near-identical match), Timothy Straw by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wheat Grass by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.