Grey Olive 6006 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #3E3B32, LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Havana Coffee from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3E3B32 · 6006
Grey Olive
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Grey Olive Technical Profile
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Grey Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grey Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALGrey Olive
Nearly identical
BehrHavana Coffee
Havana Coffee
Behr
Nearly identical
Andiron
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Woods Hole
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Magpie
Valspar
Very similar
Carbon Copy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rebel
Kilz
Very similar
November Storms
Hirshfield's
Very similar
River Rock
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wood .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Starless Sky
PPG
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grey Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grey Olive
#3E3B32
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5A6241
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grey Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grey 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 Grey 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.
Grey Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grey Olive have?
Grey Olive by RAL has a neutral 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 Grey Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grey Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grey Olive are Havana Coffee by Behr (a near-identical match), Andiron by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Woods Hole by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grey 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 Grey Olive?
Grey 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grey Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.