Ref. #91793D · MP1603
Wild Olive
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wild Olive Technical Profile
What color is Wild Olive? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #91793D. Colors similar to Wild Olive include Behr Wool Tweed, Sherwin-Williams Bengal Grass, Sherwin-Williams Fervent Brass. Wild Olive has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Wild 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, Wild 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 Wild Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Olive
#91793D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#929F62
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild 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 Wild Olive.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wild Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Olive have?
Wild Olive by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Wild Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Wool Tweed by Behr (#907838), Bengal Grass by Sherwin-Williams (#8E773F), Fervent Brass by Sherwin-Williams (#95793D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Wild Olive?
Wild Olive has an LRV of 20.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wild Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.