Dusty Olive 6005-4A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A7A586, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bassett Hall Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A7A586 · 6005-4A
Dusty Olive
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dusty Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#A7A586
RGB167, 165, 134
Estimated LRV36.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Dusty Olive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Olive
#A7A586
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty 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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Dusty Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Olive have?
Dusty Olive by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Dusty Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dusty Olive are Bassett Hall Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Artichoke Leaf by PPG (a close digital match), Pacific Pines Sage by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dusty 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 Dusty Olive?
Dusty Olive has a estimated lightness value of 36.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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