Russian Olive 1112-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #726647, estimated 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.
PPG · #726647 · 1112-7
Russian Olive
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Russian Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#726647
RGB114, 102, 71
Estimated LRV13.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Russian Olive
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Russian Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Russian Olive are Mount Olive by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Austere by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Austere by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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