Olive It 1032-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AEAB9A, estimated LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Herbal Escape from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #AEAB9A · 1032-3
Olive It
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Olive It Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEAB9A
RGB174, 171, 154
Estimated LRV40.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Herbal Escape
Benjamin Moore
#AFAB9B
Close digital match
Sage Wisdom
Behr
#ACA995
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Carriage House
Valspar
#B3AF9F
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Chatroom
Sherwin-Williams
#B0AB9C
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Promenade Gray
Dutch Boy
#B0AB9C
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Well-Crafted
Dunn-Edwards
#AEA898
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Stone .05
Colorhouse
#AAA593
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Marble Quarry
Vista Paint
#ABAC9D
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Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
#B5AFA0
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Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
#ADA791
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#AEACA3
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Colors That Work With Olive It
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive It
#AEAB9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive It
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive It 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
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Olive It — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive It have?
Olive It by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Olive It from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive It are Herbal Escape by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sage Wisdom by Behr (a close digital match), Carriage House by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Olive It'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 It?
Olive It has a estimated lightness value of 40.5, 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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