BROWNS

Olivenite

#333311

RGB 51, 51, 17 · HSL 60°, 50%, 13% · CMYK 0, 0, 67, 80

Olivenite is #333311 in HEX — rgb(51, 51, 17), hsl(60°, 50%, 13%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 67%, 80%).

Olivenite pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 60°, 50%, 13%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#333311

RGB51, 51, 17

HSL60°, 50%, 13%

HSV60°, 67%, 20%

CMYK0, 0, 67, 80

Decimal3355409

CSS RGBrgb(51, 51, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 50%, 13%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Chrome Green 6020

ΔE 9.8 · #2E3A23

Behr

Hampton 750D-7

ΔE 10.3 · #47482C

Benjamin Moore

Windsor CW-505

ΔE 13.5 · #495033

Vista Paint

Ruggero Grey C-451

ΔE 13.6 · #464131

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 14.4 · #312F24

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruggero Grey 452

ΔE 14.8 · #484435

Dulux

Amazon Depths S20A9

ΔE 14.9 · #505238

Sherwin-Williams

Secret Garden SW6181

ΔE 15.4 · #4F523A

Kilz

Black Bread LL100

ΔE 16.1 · #4C4235

Dutch Boy

Mud Pie VS-9501

ΔE 16.6 · #5B4631

PPG

Pinetop 1125-7

ΔE 17.7 · #57593F

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 19.3 · #515545

Valspar

Montana Moss 6009-3

ΔE 19.8 · #595244

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Court DEA174

ΔE 20.7 · #5F5D48

IKEA

IKEA197 197

ΔE 21.1 · #473633

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 21.5 · #3B3938

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#333311

#111132

Analogous

#322111

#333311

#213211

Triadic

#333311

#113232

#321132

Split-Complementary

#333311

#112132

#211132

Tetradic

#333311

#113221

#111132

#321121

Monochromatic

#131306

#333311

#6B6B24

#A4A437

Rectangle

#333311

#113211

#111132

#321132

Compound

#333311

#213211

#111132

#211132

Variations

Lighter

#747427

#AEAE46

#CDCD96

Darker

#28280D

#1C1C08

#111105

Saturation

#26261C

#323211

#3A3A08

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

12.94:1

AAA

vs Black

1.62:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#333311

#363112

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#333311

#333318

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#333311

#352F32

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Olivenite grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#665328

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#333311

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#53584C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1A1A41

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #333311;

CSS — background

background-color: #333311;

CSS Variable

--color-olivenite: #333311;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'olivenite': '#333311' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#333311] text-[#333311]

SCSS

$olivenite: #333311;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #333311?

#333311 is Olivenite, a near-black brown with a warm undertone.

Is #333311 warm or cool?

Olivenite reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Olivenite?

Olivenite works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Olivenite?

Olivenite pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Olivenite?

You can download Olivenite on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Olivenite?

The hex code is #333311. In RGB it's 51, 51, 17, and in HSL it's 60°, 50%, 13%.

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