Olive Black 50YY 09/101 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5A5545, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dakota Woods Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5A5545 · 50YY 09/101
Olive Black
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olive Black Technical Profile
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Olive Black in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive Black in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOlive Black
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDakota Woods Green
Dakota Woods Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Garden Gate
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gunmetal Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grime
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Monogram
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Montana Moss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Swiss Brown
Behr
Very similar
Chiaroscuro
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Visible difference
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Black
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Black
#5A5545
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#737E54
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Black
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Black 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Olive Black.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olive Black — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Black have?
Olive Black by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olive Black in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Black are Dakota Woods Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Garden Gate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gunmetal Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Olive Black'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 Black?
Olive Black has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.1, 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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