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Olive Suede

8%LRV Value
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Olive Suede 6010-3 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #524F45, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tavern Charcoal from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Olive Suede Technical Profile

HEX Code#524F45
RGB82, 79, 69
LRV7.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Olive Suede in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Olive Suede in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparOlive Suede
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTavern Charcoal

Tavern Charcoal

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Renwick Brown

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Underground

Behr

Nearly identical

Roycroft Bronze Green

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Ironside

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Moss Glen

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Terra Pin

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Licorice

PPG

Very similar

Binoculars

Kilz

Very similar

Reduced Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Tarpaulin Grey

RAL

Very similar

Metal .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Olive Suede

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Olive Suede

#524F45

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6E7951

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Olive Suede

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Evening Dove

Complement

Anchored Blue

Olive Suede Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Camel Ride

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vivid Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Olive Suede.

Deep Earth

Valspar · 6010-2

#544B45

Montana Moss

Valspar · 6009-3

#595244

Journey

Valspar · 6010-1

#595048

Burnt Tile

Valspar · 6011-2

#594E49

Fired Earth

Valspar · 6011-1

#4B4845

Soul Searching

Valspar · 8004-4G

#594645

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

#676150

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

Gray Area

Behr · 770F-4

#85A0A0

Olive Suede — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Olive Suede have?
Olive Suede by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olive Suede in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive Suede are Tavern Charcoal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Renwick Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Underground by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Olive Suede'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 Suede?
Olive Suede has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.8, 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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