Ref. #7E7B52 · 7002
Olive Grey
19%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olive Grey Technical Profile
What color is Olive Grey? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #7E7B52. Colors similar to Olive Grey include Valspar Jungle Thicket, Valspar Olivita, Benjamin Moore Chopped Dill. Olive Grey has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Olive Grey creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Olive Grey reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Olive Grey
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Grey
#7E7B52
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859B68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Grey 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 Grey.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olive Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Grey have?
Olive Grey by RAL has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Olive Grey from other brands?
The closest matches are Jungle Thicket by Valspar (#7E7C58), Olivita by Valspar (#817A53), Chopped Dill by Benjamin Moore (#838058). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Olive Grey?
Olive Grey has an LRV of 19.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive Grey's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.