Ref. #5F6350 · MP16211
Gordal Olive
12%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gordal Olive Technical Profile
What color is Gordal Olive? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #5F6350. Colors similar to Gordal Olive include Vista Paint Newbury Moss, Hirshfield's Newbury Moss, Benjamin Moore Jade Romanesque. Gordal Olive has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Gordal Olive creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Gordal Olive 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 Gordal Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Newbury Moss
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Newbury Moss
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Jade Romanesque
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Winning Ticket
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Toasted Walnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Yew Hedge
Kilz
Very similar
Rookwood Dark Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gordal Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gordal Olive
#5F6350
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#698A5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gordal Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gordal 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 Gordal 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.
Gordal Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gordal Olive have?
Gordal Olive by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Gordal Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Newbury Moss by Vista Paint (#606552), Newbury Moss by Hirshfield's (#616550), Jade Romanesque by Benjamin Moore (#626550). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gordal Olive?
Gordal Olive has an LRV of 11.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Gordal Olive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.