Olive Yellow 1020 is a yellow paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #999950, 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.
Ref. #999950 · 1020
Olive Yellow
30%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olive Yellow Technical Profile
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Olive Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALOlive Yellow
Nearly identical
ValsparCrushed Oregano
Crushed Oregano
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lazy Lizard
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Luau Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Keemun
Behr
Nearly identical
Jalapeo Pepper
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Halls of Ivy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Totally Cool
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Be Yourself
PPG
Very similar
Better Lime
Kilz
Very similar
Wild Thyme
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Yellow
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
Pure 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
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Olive Yellow.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olive Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Yellow are Crushed Oregano by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lazy Lizard by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Luau Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Yellow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.