Olive Sawdust 6007-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #786E5E, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sleeping Giant from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #786E5E · 6007-2C
Olive Sawdust
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Olive Sawdust Technical Profile
HEX Code#786E5E
RGB120, 110, 94
Estimated LRV16.0
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familygray
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 →
Sleeping Giant
PPG
#786D5E
Close digital match
Smoked Oak Brown
Dunn-Edwards
#786E61
Close digital match
Woodcliff Lake
Benjamin Moore
#796F62
Close digital match
Exposed
Dutch Boy
#786D60
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#7D7263
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Ash Brown
Behr
#7D7363
Close digital match
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Sherwin-Williams
#726B5B
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#7D7463
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Colors That Work With Olive Sawdust
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive Sawdust
#786E5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#979D6C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive Sawdust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive Sawdust 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 Sawdust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive Sawdust have?
Olive Sawdust by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Sawdust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Sawdust are Sleeping Giant by PPG (a close digital match), Smoked Oak Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Woodcliff Lake by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Olive Sawdust'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 Sawdust?
Olive Sawdust has a estimated lightness value of 16.0, 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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