Russian Olive 1112-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #726647, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mount Olive from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #726647 · 1112-7
Russian Olive
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Russian Olive Technical Profile
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Russian Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Russian Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGRussian Olive
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMount Olive
Mount Olive
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Austere
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Covered Wagon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mayan Ruins
Behr
Very similar
Evening Grove
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Ol' Moss Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eminent Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Moss Mulch
Valspar
Very similar
Anchorage Jacket
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Russian Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Russian Olive
#726647
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#838E5E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Russian Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Russian 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 Russian Olive.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Russian Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Russian Olive have?
Russian Olive 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 Russian Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Russian Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Russian Olive are Mount Olive by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Austere by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Austere by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Russian 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 Russian Olive?
Russian Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.5, 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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