Ripe Olive 6209 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #44483D, estimated LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Topsoil from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #44483D · 6209
Ripe Olive
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ripe Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#44483D
RGB68, 72, 61
Estimated LRV6.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#43493F
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#45483A
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Colors That Work With Ripe Olive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripe Olive
#44483D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4F6E4A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripe Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripe 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
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Ripe Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripe Olive have?
Ripe Olive by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Ripe Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripe Olive are Topsoil by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Potting Soil by Behr (a close digital match), Fedora by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ripe Olive'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 Ripe Olive?
Ripe Olive has a estimated lightness value of 6.2, 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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