Spanish Olive 70YY 37/296 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AFA971, estimated 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.
PPG · #AFA971 · 70YY 37/296
Spanish Olive
39%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Spanish Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#AFA971
RGB175, 169, 113
Estimated LRV38.7
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 Spanish Olive
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Spanish Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spanish Olive are Fried Pickle by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Agave by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Natchez Moss by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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