Ref. #44483D · 6209
Ripe Olive
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ripe Olive Technical Profile
What color is Ripe Olive? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #44483D. Colors similar to Ripe Olive include Benjamin Moore Topsoil, Behr Potting Soil, Behr Fedora. Ripe Olive has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 6, Ripe Olive creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Ripe Olive pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Ripe Olive
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ripe Olive
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Ripe Olive.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ripe Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripe Olive have?
Ripe Olive by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Ripe Olive from other brands?
The closest matches are Topsoil by Benjamin Moore (#43493F), Potting Soil by Behr (#45483A), Fedora by Behr (#424438). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ripe Olive?
Ripe Olive has an LRV of 6.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Ripe Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.