ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mediterranean Olive (2142-10) is a very dark beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Reduced Green (No.313) and Behr Mountain Olive (N350-7A). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 10.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5E5A42 |
| RGB | 94, 90, 66 |
| HSL | 51°, 18%, 31% |
About Mediterranean Olive
Mediterranean Olive (2142-10) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 10, Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean 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 Cabbage Patch (2141-20), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Mediterranean Olive changes with the light
Mediterranean 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
Mediterranean Olive will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean Olive from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Mediterranean Olive will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Mediterranean Olive in real homes
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Mediterranean 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 5.5
Also close: Oakmoss (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mediterranean Olive questions
What undertone does Mediterranean Olive have?
Mediterranean Olive has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mediterranean Olive's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mediterranean Olive a light or dark color?
Mediterranean Olive has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Mediterranean 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 Mediterranean Olive in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Green SW 2816 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green No.313 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Mountain Olive N350-7A (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mediterranean Olive?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mediterranean Olive's undertone.
Where does Mediterranean Olive work best?
Mediterranean Olive works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Mediterranean Olive absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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