ColorplanOlive
No.13 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 26 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Olive (No.13) is a deep green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 26. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Wethersfield Moss (HC-110) and Behr Ecological (S380-6). For trim, try All White (No.2005).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 25.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8E8D6F |
| RGB | 142, 141, 111 |
| HSL | 58°, 12%, 50% |
About Olive
Olive (No.13) is a deep green from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 26, 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 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 bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Treron (No.292), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Olive changes with the light
Olive has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Olive's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Olive will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Olive close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Olive will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Olive in real homes
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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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.8
Also close: Thayer Green (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Dried Thyme (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Olive questions
What undertone does Olive have?
Olive has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Olive's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Olive a light or dark color?
Olive has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 25.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, 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 Olive in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Wethersfield Moss HC-110 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.8); Sherwin-Williams: Evergreen Fog SW 9130 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Olive?
Try All White (No.2005) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Farrow & Ball white that shares Olive's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Olive work best?
Olive works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 26, 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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