Olive Wood 1097-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #756244, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tree Swing from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #756244 · 1097-7
Olive Wood
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olive Wood Technical Profile
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Olive Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive Wood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOlive Wood
Nearly identical
BehrTree Swing
Tree Swing
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Woods
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tamarind
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Queen Lioness
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Midnight Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Timber Beam
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Queen Lioness
Vista Paint
Very similar
Twilight Jungle
Valspar
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Wood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Wood
#756244
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#888E5E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Wood 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 Wood.
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 Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Wood have?
Olive Wood 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 Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Wood are Tree Swing by Behr (a near-identical match), Tree Swing by Behr (a near-identical match), Wild Woods by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Olive Wood'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 Wood?
Olive Wood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive Wood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.