Ref. #706D37 · 8003-28G
Olive Drab
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olive Drab Technical Profile
What color is Olive Drab? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #706D37. Colors similar to Olive Drab include MPC Haas Green, Sherwin-Williams Relentless Olive, MPC Extra Virgin. Olive Drab has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Olive Drab creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Olive Drab
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive Drab
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Drab
#706D37
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F8357
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Drab
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Drab 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 Olive Drab.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olive Drab — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Drab have?
Olive Drab by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Olive Drab from other brands?
The closest matches are Haas Green by MPC (#716C30), Relentless Olive by Sherwin-Williams (#71713E), Extra Virgin by MPC (#686C34). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Olive Drab?
Olive Drab has an LRV of 14.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive Drab's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.