Ref. #464A47 · MP15718
Gaeta Olive
7%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gaeta Olive Technical Profile
What color is Gaeta Olive? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #464A47. Colors similar to Gaeta Olive include Sherwin-Williams Rock Bottom, Farrow & Ball Studio Green, Hirshfield's Brattle Spruce. Gaeta Olive has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Gaeta Olive creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Gaeta Olive pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Gaeta Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Rock Bottom
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Brattle Spruce
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brattle Spruce
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Deep River
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sporting Green
Behr
Very similar
Forest Canopy
Valspar
Very similar
Iron River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gaeta Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gaeta Olive
#464A47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E756B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gaeta Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gaeta 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Gaeta Olive.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gaeta Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gaeta Olive have?
Gaeta Olive by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Gaeta Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Rock Bottom by Sherwin-Williams (#484C49), Studio Green by Farrow & Ball (#464C49), Brattle Spruce by Hirshfield's (#454743). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gaeta Olive?
Gaeta Olive has an LRV of 6.7, 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 Gaeta Olive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.