Only Olive 1123-4 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CBCCB5, LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mint Frost from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBCCB5 · 1123-4
Only Olive
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Only Olive Technical Profile
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Only Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Only Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOnly Olive
Nearly identical
ValsparMint Frost
Mint Frost
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soft Fern
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Acanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Plume Grass
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plume Grass
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sandstorm
Behr
Nearly identical
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Spooky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Palo Verde
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Grove
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Only Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Only Olive
#CBCCB5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Only Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Only Olive 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 Only Olive.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Only Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Only Olive have?
Only Olive by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Only Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Only Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Only Olive are Mint Frost by Valspar (a near-identical match), Soft Fern by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Acanthus by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Only Olive'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 Only Olive?
Only Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Only Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.