ColorplanBenjamin Moore Fresh Olive (2149-30) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 31. For trim, try Collector's Item (AF-45).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 30.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AB9554 |
| RGB | 171, 149, 84 |
| HSL | 45°, 34%, 50% |
About Fresh Olive
Fresh Olive (2149-30) is a deep, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 31, Fresh Olive absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fresh 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. It's very close to Egyptian Sand (266); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Fresh Olive changes with the light
Fresh Olive has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Fresh Olive's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Fresh Olive will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Fresh Olive can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Fresh Olive will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Fresh Olive in real homes
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Fresh 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
Closest available · ΔE 11.2
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 11.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: India Yellow (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.0
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 12.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Fresh Olive questions
What undertone does Fresh Olive have?
Fresh Olive has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fresh Olive's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fresh Olive a light or dark color?
Fresh Olive has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 30.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 31, Fresh Olive absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Fresh Olive in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (closest available, ΔE 11.2); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 11.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fresh Olive?
Try Collector's Item (AF-45) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Fresh Olive's undertone.
Where does Fresh Olive work best?
Fresh Olive works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 31, Fresh Olive absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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