Precious Olive 70YY 33/310 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A5A066, estimated 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.
PPG · #A5A066 · 70YY 33/310
Precious Olive
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Precious Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5A066
RGB165, 160, 102
Estimated LRV34.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Precious Olive
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Precious Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Precious Olive are Ginger Tea by Behr (a close digital match), Organic Garden by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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