ColorplanBenjamin Moore Aegean Olive (1491) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Thunder Gray (SW 7645), Farrow & Ball Reduced Green (No.313) and Behr Mountain Olive (N350-7A). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 10.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5D594C |
| RGB | 93, 89, 76 |
| HSL | 46°, 10%, 33% |
About Aegean Olive
Aegean Olive (1491) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 10, Aegean Olive absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Aegean Olive's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Durango (2137-30), it's darker and cooler.
How Aegean Olive changes with the light
Aegean Olive is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Aegean Olive will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Aegean Olive will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Aegean Olive from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Aegean Olive will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Aegean Olive in real homes
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Aegean Olive equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Urbane Bronze (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Pantalon (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Aegean Olive questions
What undertone does Aegean Olive have?
Aegean Olive has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Aegean Olive's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Aegean Olive a light or dark color?
Aegean Olive has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Aegean Olive absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Aegean Olive in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunder Gray SW 7645 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green No.313 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Behr: Mountain Olive N350-7A (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Aegean Olive?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Aegean Olive's undertone.
Where does Aegean Olive work best?
Aegean Olive works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Aegean Olive absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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