Ref. #A1A867 · DE5543
Spanish Olive
37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Spanish Olive Technical Profile
What color is Spanish Olive? It's a medium cool yellow with the hex code #A1A867. Colors similar to Spanish Olive include PPG Always Apple, Hirshfield's Peter Pan, Vista Paint Peter Pan. Spanish Olive has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 37 gives Spanish Olive depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Spanish Olive 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 Spanish Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Spanish Olive.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spanish Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spanish Olive have?
Spanish Olive by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Spanish Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Always Apple by PPG (#A0A667), Peter Pan by Hirshfield's (#A5A966), Peter Pan by Vista Paint (#A4A963). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Spanish Olive?
Spanish Olive has an LRV of 36.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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