
Olive by Farrow & Ball is a rich, earthy green with strong yellow and brown undertones. This grounded, traditional hue brings a sense of calm and heritage to darker spaces, wrapping the room in a warm, natural embrace.
Will Olive clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | 13 |
| HEX Code | #8e8d6f |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 26 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Olive |
| Hidden Undertones | Yellow, Brown |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Studies, traditional living rooms, kitchen cabinetry, cozy bedrooms |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Room concept: A rich earthy green saturating study wainscoting and trim, paired elegantly with a burl wood desk and tan leather.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm desk lamp illumination
- Trim Recommendation:Color-drenched in
- Key Materials:Burl wood desk and tan leather
- Styling Pro Tips:Vintage globe
Digital color test: An earthy green tone applied to traditional living room walls, styled with medium oak floors and floral chintz.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft natural daylight
- Trim Recommendation:Farrow & Ball Shaded White
- Flooring:Medium oak
- Styling Pro Tips:Floral chintz pillows and brass fireplace screen
Complementary Paint Colors
Material palette: Visualizing a muted green hue on kitchen cabinets, complemented by warm butcher block and unglazed terracotta tiles.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright morning sunbeams
- Wall Color:Farrow & Ball Wimborne White
- Key Materials:Butcher block countertops and unglazed terracotta tiles
- Hardware Finishes:Aged bronze
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital layout: Testing a soothing earthy green on bedroom walls, layered with chunky knit wool blankets and a woven rattan headboard.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm ambient fairy lights and bedside lamps
- Key Materials:Chunky knit wool blankets and rattan headboard
- Coordinating Colors:Farrow & Ball Joa's White accents
- Vibe:Rustic cottage
Complementary Paint Colors
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