Earthy shaker cabinets painted in Behr Dusty Olive (Hex #9d9885) feature brass hardware against a classic white subway tile backsplash.
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Dusty Olive PPU8-20

Behr
LRV 31

Behr Dusty Olive is a strong yet reserved earthy green with complex gray and brown undertones. This warm, muted olive shade provides an organic, sophisticated backdrop that brings the calming essence of nature indoors.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU PPU8-20
HEX Code #9d9885
Light Reflectance (LRV) 31
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Olive Green
Hidden Undertones Gray, Brown, Yellow
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures North, East
Best For Kitchen cabinets, living rooms, home offices, exterior accents, wainscoting

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A split digital conceptual board featuring Behr Dusty Olive kitchen cabinets on top, and a textured flat-lay of butcher block and unlacquered brass below.

Concept board: This muted green-grey applied to rustic refined cabinetry, accented by warm wood and brass.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Warm afternoon sun
  • Hardware:Unlacquered brass
  • Countertop:Butcher block
  • Backsplash:Cream square tiles
A digital conceptual board showing a cozy living room with muted green walls above, and physical medium oak and rust velvet swatches below.

Digital visualization: A soft, earthy green backdrop enhancing a plush rust velvet sofa and medium oak floors.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft overcast ambient light
  • Trim:Behr Swiss Coffee
  • Textiles:Rust velvet sofa
  • Flooring:Medium oak

Complementary Paint Colors

Swiss Coffee Behr • 12
A split conceptual board illustrating a moody home office painted in an earthy green tone on top, paired with a flat-lay of dark walnut and antique bronze below.

Material study: A sophisticated olive green wall color complementing handsome dark walnut built-ins and antique hardware.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Directional morning light
  • Built Ins:Dark walnut shelving
  • Hardware:Antique bronze
A digital composite board presenting a stucco exterior with muted green painted shutters on top, and a flat-lay of rough stucco below.

Exterior color test: This earthy green-grey shade applied as a striking accent on shutters against creamy stucco.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Golden hour evening
  • Main Siding:Behr Creamy Mushroom
  • Material:Stucco
  • Detail:Painted shutters and front door

Complementary Paint Colors

Creamy Mushroom Behr • PPU5-13
A split digital conceptual board displaying a classic hallway with earthy green wainscoting above, and a flat-lay of herringbone oak below.

Lighting simulation: A grounded, historic green tone applied to lower wainscoting, contrasting with bright upper walls.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright natural daylight
  • Upper Wall:Behr Palais White
  • Vibe:Classic traditional
  • Flooring:Herringbone oak

Complementary Paint Colors

Palais White Behr • GR-W15

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