Smoked Olive 6006-4B is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #968F69, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alligator Pear from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #968F69 · 6006-4B
Smoked Olive
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smoked Olive Technical Profile
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Smoked Olive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smoked Olive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSmoked Olive
Nearly identical
PPGAlligator Pear
Alligator Pear
PPG
Nearly identical
Cucumber Salad
Kilz
Nearly identical
Yellow Grey
RAL
Very similar
Hidden Treasure
Behr
Very similar
Ivy League
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bronze Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
All Nighter
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lemon Verbena
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grape Leaves
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Green Sleeves
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoked Olive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoked Olive
#968F69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smoked Olive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoked Olive 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 Smoked Olive.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smoked Olive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoked Olive have?
Smoked Olive by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smoked Olive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smoked Olive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smoked Olive are Alligator Pear by PPG (a near-identical match), Cucumber Salad by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sweet Annie by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smoked Olive'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 Smoked Olive?
Smoked Olive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smoked Olive's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.