Sacred Olive Green works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 50 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #BFBCA8 · 70YY 49/106
Sacred Olive Green
50%LRV Value
Sacred Olive Green Technical Profile
What color is PPG Sacred Olive Green (70YY 49/106)? It's a medium warm beige — hex #BFBCA8, LRV 50. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Sacred Olive Green is Sherwin-Williams Grassland — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dutch Boy Cathedral Spire and Vista Paint Dave’s Den also close. At LRV 50, Sacred Olive Green sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Sacred Olive Green pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. At mid depth, Sacred Olive Green grounds a space without darkening it — it holds up on lower walls, kitchen islands, and as a wraparound where a lighter neutral would feel washed out. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler. At mid depth Sacred Olive Green holds its character across bulb temperatures, shifting only slightly warm under 2700K and slightly crisper under cool daylight.
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Colors Similar to Sacred Olive Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Grassland
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cathedral Spire
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dave’s Den
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Senora Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Serene Thought
Dunn-Edwards
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Jackson Antique
Hirshfield's
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Nourish .02
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Organic Field
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Colors That Work With Sacred Olive Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sacred Olive Green
#BFBCA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sacred Olive Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sacred Olive Green 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 Sacred Olive Green.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sacred Olive Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Sacred Olive Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sacred Olive Green are Grassland by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cathedral Spire by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dave’s Den by Vista Paint (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Sacred Olive Green's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sacred Olive Green?
Sacred Olive Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.9, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Sacred Olive Green depends on the room. Here's how to choose.