Cosmopolitan Olive by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #6B6B5F · 5008-2C

Cosmopolitan Olive

15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Cosmopolitan Olive Technical Profile

HEX Code#6B6B5F
RGB107, 107, 95
LRV14.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

King Fischer

Complement

Grays Harbor

Cosmopolitan Olive Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sandstone Gray

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sand Mountain

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vivid Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Cosmopolitan Olive.

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Valspar · 5006-2C

#636560

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#676259

Hunting Boots

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Groundbreaking

Valspar · 8005-8F

#786C5E

Stampede

Valspar · 3008-9A

#736556

Sumatra Blend

Valspar · 2008-9A

#746356

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Charming Violet

Hirshfield's · 1221

#8C7281

Midnight in the Tropics

Vista Paint · 8309

#3F4341

Tibetan Temple

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#786466

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Silver Peony

Benjamin Moore · 1475

#C7BFC3

Pebble Beach

Benjamin Moore · 1597

#C9CECE

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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