Olive Twig 45YY 32/211 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A89A75, 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.
Ref. #A89A75 · 45YY 32/211
Olive Twig
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olive Twig Technical Profile
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Olive Twig in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive Twig in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOlive Twig
Nearly identical
BehrGolden Sage
Golden Sage
Behr
Nearly identical
Brussels Sprouts
Valspar
Nearly identical
At Home with Nature
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunbaked Adobe
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Green Sleeves
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mohalla
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ruskin Room Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yellow Sage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Twig
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Olive Twig.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olive Twig in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive Twig from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Twig are Golden Sage by Behr (a near-identical match), Brussels Sprouts by Valspar (a near-identical match), At Home with Nature by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive Twig's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.