Olive Oil DE5506 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E2DCAB, LRV 70 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lime Sherbet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2DCAB · DE5506
Olive Oil
70%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olive Oil Technical Profile
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Olive Oil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive Oil 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 Oil
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreLime Sherbet
Lime Sherbet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spring Willow Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Fresh Willow
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Lime
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lil' Bit Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shimmering Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Meadowland
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leaf Bud
Valspar
Very similar
Origin
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Oil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Oil
#E2DCAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FB77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Oil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Oil 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 Oil.
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 Oil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Oil have?
Olive Oil 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 Olive Oil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive Oil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Oil are Lime Sherbet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spring Willow Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Sesame by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Olive Oil'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 Oil?
Olive Oil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive Oil's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.