Frosted Olive 425-2DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BEC1B6, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Sage from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #BEC1B6 · 425-2DB
Frosted Olive
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Frosted Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#BEC1B6
RGB190, 193, 182
Estimated LRV52.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Frosted Olive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frosted Olive
#BEC1B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frosted Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frosted 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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Frosted Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frosted Olive have?
Frosted Olive by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Frosted Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frosted Olive are Silver Sage by Behr (a close digital match), Contented by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Austere Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Frosted 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 Frosted Olive?
Frosted Olive has a estimated lightness value of 52.5, 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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