Ref. #71713E · 6425
Relentless Olive
16%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Relentless Olive Technical Profile
What color is Relentless Olive? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #71713E. Colors similar to Relentless Olive include Vista Paint Tuscany Hillside, Valspar Olive Drab, PPG Oakmoss. Relentless Olive has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Relentless Olive 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 Relentless Olive 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 Relentless Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Relentless Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Relentless Olive
#71713E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#71885A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Relentless Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Relentless Olive 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Relentless Olive.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Relentless Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Relentless Olive have?
Relentless Olive by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Relentless Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Tuscany Hillside by Vista Paint (#707145), Olive Drab by Valspar (#706D37), Oakmoss by PPG (#6D7244). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Relentless Olive?
Relentless Olive has an LRV of 15.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Relentless Olive
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 Relentless Olive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.