Turkish Olive 223-6DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8D844D, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rural Green from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D844D · 223-6DB
Turkish Olive
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Turkish Olive Technical Profile
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Turkish Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Turkish Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTurkish Olive
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRural Green
Rural Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Frog's Legs
PPG
Nearly identical
Shaded Glen
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Snap Pea Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Olivery
Kilz
Very similar
Perfectly Pesto
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sabo Garden
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dried Bay Leaf
Valspar
Very similar
Sabo Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Olive Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Turkish Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Turkish Olive
#8D844D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D9F6E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Turkish Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Turkish 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 Dutch Boy Colors
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Turkish Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Turkish Olive have?
Turkish Olive by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Turkish Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Turkish Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Turkish Olive are Rural Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Frog's Legs by PPG (a near-identical match), Shaded Glen by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Turkish 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 Turkish Olive?
Turkish Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Turkish Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.