Black Olive 6015 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #3B3C36, estimated 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.
RAL · #3B3C36 · 6015
Black Olive
4%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Black Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#3B3C36
RGB59, 60, 54
Estimated LRV4.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandRAL
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#3F3E39
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Colors That Work With Black Olive
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Black Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Olive are Magpie by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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