French Olive 6010-8 is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #567244, estimated LRV 14 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reseda Green from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #567244 · 6010-8
French Olive
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
French Olive Technical Profile
HEX Code#567244
RGB86, 114, 68
Estimated LRV14.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With French Olive
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Olive
#567244
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5D8C62
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Olive Room Palettes
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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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French Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Olive have?
French Olive by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 French Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Olive are Reseda Green by RAL (a close digital match), Pickle Juice by Kilz (a close digital match), Houseplant by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting French 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 French Olive?
French Olive has a estimated lightness value of 14.4, 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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