Cosmopolitan Olive 5008-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6B6B5F, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is River God from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6B6B5F · 5008-2C
Cosmopolitan Olive
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cosmopolitan Olive Technical Profile
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Cosmopolitan Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cosmopolitan Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCosmopolitan Olive
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sRiver God
River God
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sharkskin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Thunderous
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Limestone Slate
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
River God
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Naturalism
Behr
Nearly identical
King's Court
PPG
Very similar
Concrete Grey
RAL
Very similar
Royal Ivy
Kilz
Very similar
Green Gate
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cosmopolitan Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cosmopolitan Olive
#6B6B5F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F9865
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cosmopolitan Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cosmopolitan 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
Other Valspar colors close to Cosmopolitan 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.
Cosmopolitan Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cosmopolitan Olive have?
Cosmopolitan Olive by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cosmopolitan Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cosmopolitan Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cosmopolitan Olive are River God by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sharkskin by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Thunderous by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cosmopolitan 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 Cosmopolitan Olive?
Cosmopolitan Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.5, 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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Why Cosmopolitan Olive's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.