Ancient Olive 6001-3A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DEDECC, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pinch Of Pistachio from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEDECC · 6001-3A
Ancient Olive
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ancient Olive Technical Profile
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Ancient Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancient Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAncient Olive
Nearly identical
PPGPinch Of Pistachio
Pinch Of Pistachio
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Springs
Behr
Nearly identical
Refined
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pale Green Tea
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sagey
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Moss Island
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bisque .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Green Lacewing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Salty Air
Kilz
Nearly identical
Classical Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancient Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancient Olive
#DEDECC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancient Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancient 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 Valspar Colors
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ancient Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancient Olive have?
Ancient Olive by Valspar has a neutral 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 Ancient Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancient Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancient Olive are Pinch Of Pistachio by PPG (a near-identical match), Desert Springs by Behr (a near-identical match), Refined by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ancient 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 Ancient Olive?
Ancient Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ancient Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.