Cosmopolitan Olive 5008-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #6B6B5F, estimated 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.
Valspar · #6B6B5F · 5008-2C
Cosmopolitan Olive
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cosmopolitan Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#6B6B5F
RGB107, 107, 95
Estimated LRV14.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Cosmopolitan Olive
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
River God
Hirshfield's
#6C6C5F
Close digital match
Sharkskin
Benjamin Moore
#6E6D5F
Close digital match
Thunderous
Sherwin-Williams
#6D6C62
Close digital match
Limestone Slate
Dutch Boy
#6D6C62
Close digital match
River God
Vista Paint
#6D6C5D
Close digital match
Naturalism
Behr
#696A61
Close digital match
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PPG
#706D5E
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#70705F
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Colors That Work With Cosmopolitan Olive
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cosmopolitan Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cosmopolitan Olive are River God by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sharkskin by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Thunderous by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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