Olive Gold 0281 is a beige paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BFAC8B, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Campsite from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFAC8B · 0281
Olive Gold
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olive Gold Technical Profile
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Olive Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sOlive Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCampsite
Campsite
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Olive Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Huntington Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sawgrass Basket
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Merino
Behr
Nearly identical
Rock Cliffs
PPG
Nearly identical
Woolen Sweater
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wetland Clay
Valspar
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Gold
#BFAC8B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's 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 Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olive Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Gold are Campsite by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Olive Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bamboo Screen by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Olive Gold'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 Olive Gold?
Olive Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.4, 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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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.