Olive Twig 45YY 32/211 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A89A75, estimated LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Sage from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #A89A75 · 45YY 32/211
Olive Twig
33%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Olive Twig Technical Profile
HEX Code#A89A75
RGB168, 154, 117
Estimated LRV32.7
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 Familybrown
BrandPPG
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#AD9C74
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Colors That Work With Olive Twig
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Twig
#A89A75
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Twig
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Twig 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 Twig — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Twig have?
Olive Twig by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Twig from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Twig are Golden Sage by Behr (a close digital match), Brussels Sprouts by Valspar (a close digital match), At Home with Nature by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Olive Twig'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 Twig?
Olive Twig has a estimated lightness value of 32.7, 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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Why Olive Twig's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.