Spanish Olive 70YY 37/296 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AFA971, LRV 39 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fried Pickle from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFA971 · 70YY 37/296
Spanish Olive
39%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Spanish Olive Technical Profile
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Spanish Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spanish Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSpanish Olive
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyFried Pickle
Fried Pickle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Agave
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Natchez Moss
Behr
Nearly identical
Jalapeno Jelly
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bamboo Forest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bamboo Forest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ryegrass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Even Growth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Leaf .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Vintage Green
Kilz
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spanish Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spanish Olive
#AFA971
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spanish Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spanish 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 Spanish 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.
Spanish Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spanish Olive have?
Spanish 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 Spanish Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spanish Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spanish Olive are Fried Pickle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Agave by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Natchez Moss by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spanish 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 Spanish Olive?
Spanish Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spanish Olive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.