Spanish Olive DE5543 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A1A867, LRV 37 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Always Apple from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A1A867 · DE5543
Spanish Olive
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Spanish Olive Technical Profile
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Spanish Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spanish Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSpanish Olive
Nearly identical
PPGAlways Apple
Always Apple
PPG
Nearly identical
Hidden Acre
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peter Pan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peter Pan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Medieval Times
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dried Chive
Behr
Very similar
Emerald Isle
Valspar
Very similar
Stay in Lime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vitality
Kilz
Very similar
Olive Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spanish Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spanish Olive
#A1A867
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spanish Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spanish 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
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Spanish Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spanish Olive have?
Spanish Olive 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 Spanish Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spanish Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spanish Olive are Always Apple by PPG (a near-identical match), Hidden Acre by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Peter Pan by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spanish Olive'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 Spanish Olive?
Spanish Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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