Sherwin-Williams Olive Grove (SW 7734) is a muted, earthy olive green with grounding brown and gray undertones. This sophisticated, medium-dark green brings a natural, classic presence to cabinetry, home offices, and exteriors.
Will Olive Grove clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 7734 |
| HEX Code | #857C5D |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 20 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Olive Green |
| Hidden Undertones | Brown, Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Kitchen cabinets, home offices, living room accents, exterior siding, built-ins |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This earthy green hue applied to kitchen cabinetry, paired beautifully with honed marble and aged brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Morning eastern light with soft dappled shadows
- Hardware Finish:Aged Brass
- Countertop Material:Honed Carrara Marble
- Flooring:Wide-plank White Oak
- Backsplash:Hand-glazed Zellige tile in
- Trim Color:SW Alabaster
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Conceptual layout: A rich botanical shade transforming a workspace, complemented by dark metal accents and rich walnut tones.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Diffused afternoon light through linen shades
- Wood Tone:Walnut
- Trim Recommendation:SW Pure White
- Textile:Olive and rust vintage rug
- Accent Metal:Matte Black
- Vibe:Moody Scholar
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Digital color test: An earthy accent wall glowing in golden hour sunlight, grounded by polished concrete and warm leather.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm golden hour sunlight casting long shadows
- Main Wall Color:SW Shoji White
- Sofa Material:Cognac Leather
- Flooring:Polished Concrete
- Styling Prop:Fiddle leaf fig in a terracotta pot
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Concept board: A natural green tone applied to wood siding, tested under overcast daylight with black iron hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Overcast flat natural daylight
- Trim Color:SW Creamy
- Door Color:SW Tricorn Black
- Roofing:Charcoal architectural shingles
- Hardscaping:Bluestone pavers
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Digital material board: This rich botanical hue coating custom shelving, accented by brushed nickel and ash wood veneer.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft ambient evening light with warm shelf LED strips
- Hardware:Brushed Nickel
- Surrounding Walls:SW Accessible Beige
- Styling Objects:Stack of linen-bound books and ceramic vases
- Wood Accent:Ash wood backing
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Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses
Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of Olive Grove in real rooms.South-Facing Mid-Century Living Room
"This deep earthy olive creates striking mid-century contrast behind the cream sectional and reddish-brown wood furniture, though its low light reflectance and golden-khaki undertone benefit from supplemental warm lighting on the shadowed side of the room."