Olive Brown 8008 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #6F4F28, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wagon Train from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #6F4F28 · 8008
Olive Brown
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Olive Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#6F4F28
RGB111, 79, 40
Estimated LRV9.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 Familybrown
BrandRAL
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Olive Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Wagon Train
Valspar
#654A24
Similar digital color
Wooden Cabin
Behr
#654926
Similar digital color
Saddle Up
Sherwin-Williams
#725237
Similar digital color
Maple Syrup
PPG
#75583D
Similar digital color
Charleston Brown
Benjamin Moore
#745239
Visible digital difference
Olde Metal
Dutch Boy
#70573F
Visible digital difference
Western Pursuit
Vista Paint
#7C5539
Visible digital difference
Ancient Root
Kilz
#835E3B
Visible digital difference
Graham Crust
Hirshfield's
#806240
Visible digital difference
Log Cabin
Dunn-Edwards
#705A46
Visible digital difference
Clay .06
Colorhouse
#675544
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Olive Brown
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Brown
#6F4F28
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F8149
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Brown 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 Olive Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olive Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Brown have?
Olive Brown by RAL has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Olive Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Brown are Wagon Train by Valspar (a very close match), Wooden Cabin by Behr (a very close match), Saddle Up by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Olive Brown'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 Olive Brown?
Olive Brown has a estimated lightness value of 9.1, 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.
Explore More with Olive Brown
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.