Ref. #C7BBA3 · DCP-0281
Olive Gold
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olive Gold Technical Profile
What color is Olive Gold? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #C7BBA3. Colors similar to Olive Gold include Sherwin-Williams Relaxed Khaki, Hirshfield's Courtyard, Sherwin-Williams Peace of Mind. Olive Gold has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Olive Gold sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Olive Gold pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Olive Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Relaxed Khaki
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Courtyard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dusty Trail
PPG
Nearly identical
Glacial Till
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Seine and Sensibility
Valspar
Nearly identical
Light Taupe Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Courtyard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Basic Khaki
Behr
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Gold
#C7BBA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Gold 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Olive Gold.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olive Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Gold have?
Olive Gold by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Olive Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Relaxed Khaki by Sherwin-Williams (#C8BBA3), Courtyard by Hirshfield's (#C8BDA4), Peace of Mind by Sherwin-Williams (#C4B9A3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Olive Gold?
Olive Gold has an LRV of 50.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.