Olive Yellow 1020 is a yellow paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #999950, estimated LRV 30 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crushed Oregano from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
RAL · #999950 · 1020
Olive Yellow
30%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olive Yellow Technical Profile
HEX Code#999950
RGB153, 153, 80
Estimated LRV30.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
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 →
Crushed Oregano
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#9D9950
Close digital match
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#9C9C4B
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#989746
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#9A9C49
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Colors That Work With Olive Yellow
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Yellow
#999950
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8EA577
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Yellow 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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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olive Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Yellow have?
Olive Yellow by RAL has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Yellow are Crushed Oregano by Valspar (a close digital match), Lazy Lizard by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Luau Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Olive Yellow'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 Yellow?
Olive Yellow has a estimated lightness value of 30.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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