Vintage Olive 50YY 26/289 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9B8D59, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Swamp Grass from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B8D59 · 50YY 26/289
Vintage Olive
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vintage Olive Technical Profile
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Vintage Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Vintage Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGVintage Olive
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySwamp Grass
Swamp Grass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Serpentine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sabo Garden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sabo Garden
Vista Paint
Very similar
Garden Salt Green
Behr
Very similar
Cucumber Salad
Kilz
Very similar
Tupelo Tree
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Savannah Shade
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Prairie Sage
Valspar
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Vintage Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Vintage Olive
#9B8D59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DA97E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Vintage Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Vintage 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 Vintage 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.
Vintage Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Vintage Olive have?
Vintage Olive by PPG has a neutral 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 Vintage Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vintage Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vintage Olive are Swamp Grass by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Serpentine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sabo Garden by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vintage 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 Vintage Olive?
Vintage Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.7, 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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