Olive Drab 8003-28G is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #706D37, 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.
Ref. #706D37 · 8003-28G
Olive Drab
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Olive Drab Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Olive Drab in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive Drab in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparOlive Drab
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRelentless Olive
Relentless Olive
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wild Mushroom
Behr
Very similar
Veradale
Vista Paint
Very similar
Wing Man
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wild Jungle
Kilz
Very similar
Autumn Fern
PPG
Very similar
Timson Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Verdant Views
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Khaki Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Acadian Green
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olive Drab in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive Drab from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Drab are Relentless Olive by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
Explore More with Olive Drab
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.