Precious Olive 70YY 33/310 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A5A066, LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ginger Tea from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5A066 · 70YY 33/310
Precious Olive
34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Precious Olive Technical Profile
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Precious Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Precious Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPrecious Olive
Nearly identical
BehrGinger Tea
Ginger Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Organic Garden
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ponderosa Pine
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gothic Revival Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Crack Willow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Foliage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Glade Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Very similar
Crack Willow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Retro Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Precious Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Precious Olive
#A5A066
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Precious Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Precious 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 Precious Olive.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Precious Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Precious Olive have?
Precious Olive by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Precious Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Precious Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Precious Olive are Ginger Tea by Behr (a near-identical match), Organic Garden by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ponderosa Pine by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Precious 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 Precious Olive?
Precious Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.1, 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 Precious Olive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.