Black Olive 6015 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #3B3C36, LRV 4 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Magpie from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3B3C36 · 6015
Black Olive
4%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Black Olive Technical Profile
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Black Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALBlack Olive
Nearly identical
ValsparMagpie
Magpie
Valspar
Nearly identical
Waller Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Opening Night
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rebel
Kilz
Very similar
Andiron
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Woods Hole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Limousine Leather
Behr
Very similar
November Storms
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Starless Sky
PPG
Very similar
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Olive
#3B3C36
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4D6342
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Black Olive.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Black Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Olive have?
Black Olive by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Olive are Magpie by Valspar (a near-identical match), Waller Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Caviar by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Black 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 Black Olive?
Black Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Olive's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.