Olive Wood 1097-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #756244, estimated 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.
PPG · #756244 · 1097-7
Olive Wood
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Olive Wood Technical Profile
HEX Code#756244
RGB117, 98, 68
Estimated LRV12.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Olive Wood
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Olive Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Wood are Tree Swing by Behr (a close digital match), Tree Swing by Behr (a close digital match), Wild Woods by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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