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Olive

#7B6C4E

RGB 123, 108, 78 · HSL 40°, 22%, 39% · CMYK 0, 12, 37, 52

Olive is #7B6C4E in HEX — rgb(123, 108, 78), hsl(40°, 22%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 37%, 52%).

Olive pulls into the rich end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 22%, 39%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#7B6C4E

RGB123, 108, 78

HSL40°, 22%, 39%

HSV40°, 37%, 48%

CMYK0, 12, 37, 52

Decimal8088654

CSS RGBrgb(123, 108, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 22%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Olive PPU8-1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Urban 238

ΔE 0.7 · #7C6C4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Becker Gold 353

ΔE 1.8 · #776949

Dunn-Edwards

Camouflage DEA172

ΔE 2.5 · #7E7150

Vista Paint

Becker Gold C-352

ΔE 2.7 · #776A48

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Brass SW2843

ΔE 2.9 · #7A6A51

Valspar

Grecian Helmet 3006-9A

ΔE 2.9 · #826D4F

PPG

Russian Olive 1112-7

ΔE 3.1 · #726647

Dulux

Olive Ochre S16C7

ΔE 4.3 · #837552

Kilz

Anchorage Jacket LF110-02

ΔE 5.1 · #6F6A49

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 6.1 · #696346

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 6.4 · #8E7A5A

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 7.6 · #847763

RAL

Beige Grey 7006

ΔE 7.9 · #6D6552

Farrow & Ball

Bancha 298

ΔE 8.5 · #686A47

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 9.6 · #857F69

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#7B6C4E

#4E5C79

Analogous

#79554E

#7B6C4E

#72794E

Triadic

#7B6C4E

#4E796B

#6B4E79

Split-Complementary

#7B6C4E

#4E7279

#554E79

Tetradic

#7B6C4E

#4E7955

#4E5C79

#794E72

Monochromatic

#1C1912

#4B4230

#7B6C4E

#A49270

#C1B69F

Rectangle

#7B6C4E

#5C794E

#4E5C79

#6B4E79

Compound

#7B6C4E

#72794E

#4E5C79

#554E79

Variations

Lighter

#9E8C67

#B3A790

#D1CBC0

Darker

#62563D

#443B29

#282318

Saturation

#6A665D

#796B4E

#A07827

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.13:1

vs Black

4.10:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7B6C4E

#766F4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B6C4E

#6F6F53

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B6C4E

#7C686B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Olive reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#9C7E56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#7B6C4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#89837A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3F4D6A

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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: #7B6C4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B6C4E;

CSS Variable

--color-olive: #7B6C4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'olive': '#7B6C4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B6C4E] text-[#7B6C4E]

SCSS

$olive: #7B6C4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B6C4E?

#7B6C4E is Olive, a deep orange with a warm undertone.

Is #7B6C4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Olive?

Olive works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Olive?

Olive pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Olive?

You can download Olive 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 Olive?

The hex code is #7B6C4E. In RGB it's 123, 108, 78, and in HSL it's 40°, 22%, 39%.

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