Olive Drab 8003-28G is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #706D37, estimated LRV 15 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Relentless Olive from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #706D37 · 8003-28G
Olive Drab
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olive Drab Technical Profile
HEX Code#706D37
RGB112, 109, 55
Estimated LRV14.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#71713E
Close digital match
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Colors That Work With Olive Drab
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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
Digital 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
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Olive Drab — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Drab have?
Olive Drab 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 Olive Drab from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Drab are Relentless Olive by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Wild Mushroom by Behr (a very close match), Veradale by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Olive Drab'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 Olive Drab?
Olive Drab has a estimated lightness value of 14.7, 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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Why Olive Drab's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.