Olive It 1032-3 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AEAB9A, 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.
Ref. #AEAB9A · 1032-3
Olive It
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olive It Technical Profile
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Olive It in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive It in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOlive It
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHerbal Escape
Herbal Escape
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sage Wisdom
Behr
Nearly identical
Carriage House
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chatroom
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Promenade Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Well-Crafted
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Marble Quarry
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive It
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Olive It.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olive It in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive It from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive It are Herbal Escape by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sage Wisdom by Behr (a near-identical match), Carriage House by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive It's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.