Grecian Olive 3008-7A is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A38759, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Banner Gold from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A38759 · 3008-7A
Grecian Olive
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Grecian Olive Technical Profile
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Grecian Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Grecian Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGrecian Olive
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBanner Gold
Banner Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Key Keeper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Turning Leaves
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Timber Beam
PPG
Nearly identical
Mystic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Key Keeper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
River Road
Behr
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grecian Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grecian Olive
#A38759
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AC83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grecian Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grecian 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 Grecian Olive.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grecian Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grecian Olive have?
Grecian Olive by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Grecian Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grecian Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grecian Olive are Banner Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Key Keeper by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fall Harvest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grecian 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 Grecian Olive?
Grecian Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, 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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