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Ref. #4E6342 · 9670

Olivetone

11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Olivetone 9670 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4E6342, LRV 11 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mother Nature from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Olivetone Technical Profile

HEX Code#4E6342
RGB78, 99, 66
LRV10.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Olivetone in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Olivetone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsOlivetone
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMother Nature

Mother Nature

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Amazon Foliage

Behr

Nearly identical

Kenden Gardens

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Mountain Forest

PPG

Very similar

Mother Nature

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dark Meadow

Valspar

Very similar

Sweet Basil

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Climbing Ivy

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Beverly

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Reseda Green

RAL

Visible difference

Organic Garden

Kilz

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Olivetone

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Olivetone

#4E6342

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#56825C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Olivetone

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Kenden Gardens

Complement

Soul Train

Olivetone Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

First Star

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parakeet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur de Sel

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clematis

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Olivetone.

Courtyard

Sherwin-Williams · 6440

#475842

Inverness

Sherwin-Williams · 6433

#576238

Arugula

Sherwin-Williams · 6446

#42603C

Forestwood

Sherwin-Williams · 7730

#4D5346

Houseplant

Sherwin-Williams · 6727

#58713F

Billiard Green

Sherwin-Williams · 16

#45584D

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Storm Rolling In

Valspar · 8004-1D

#979193

Nightfall

Dunn-Edwards · DE5804

#43535E

Overcast Sky

Dunn-Edwards · DE5821

#A7B8C4

Love Affair

Benjamin Moore · 1266

#865A5E

Royal Proclamation

Vista Paint · 1297

#A89EBA

Winter Grass

Kilz · LF130-02

#958B6A

Olivetone — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Olivetone have?
Olivetone by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olivetone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olivetone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olivetone are Mother Nature by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Amazon Foliage by Behr (a near-identical match), Cypress Vine by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Olivetone'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 Olivetone?
Olivetone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.9, 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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