Olive White 6005-3A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CFCFB6, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Acanthus from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFCFB6 · 6005-3A
Olive White
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Olive White Technical Profile
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Olive White in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olive White in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparOlive White
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAcanthus
Acanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Juniper Berry Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Sagebrush
Behr
Nearly identical
Soft Fern
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Elise
Vista Paint
Very similar
Plume Grass
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spooky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Palo Verde
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Grove
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olive White
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olive White
#CFCFB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olive White
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olive White 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 White.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Olive White — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olive White have?
Olive White by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Olive White in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olive White from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olive White are Acanthus by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Juniper Berry Sage by PPG (a near-identical match), Only Olive by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Olive White'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 White?
Olive White has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olive White's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.