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Behr Olive (PPU8-01) Paint Color


Color Name: Olive (PPU8-01)
Hex Color Code: #7B6C4D
RGB Color Code: RGB(123, 108, 77)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.2%, 37.4%, 51.8%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Olive (PPU8-01) color - its meaning and example


What color is Olive (PPU8-01)?

Olive (PPU8-01) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Olive (PPU8-01) is #7B6C4D, and the RGB color code is RGB(123, 108, 77).

In the RGB color model, Olive (PPU8-01) has a red value of 123, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 77. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 37.4% yellow, and 51.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.4° (degrees), 23.0 % saturation, and 39.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Olive (PPU8-01) has a hue of 40.4° (degrees), 37.4 % saturation and 48.2 % brightness/value.


Olive (PPU8-01) is cool or warm?

The color Olive (PPU8-01) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Olive (PPU8-01)?

Olive (PPU8-01) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Olive (PPU8-01)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Olive (PPU8-01) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 15 puts Behr Olive (PPU8-01) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Olive (PPU8-01) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(123, 108, 77)
Red
123 (48.2%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
77 (30.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
12.20%
Yellow
37.40%
Key
51.76%

HSL

HSL(40.43deg, 23.0 %, 39.2 %)

Hue
40.43°
Saturation
23.00 %.
Lightness
39.22 %.

RYB

RYB(109, 129, 109)
Red
109 (42.8%)
Yellow
129 (50.7%)
Blue
109 (42.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40.43°
Saturation
37.40 %.
Brightness / Value
48.24 %.

HWB

H: 40.43°

W: 30.20 %

B: 51.76 %

XYZ

X : 14.87

Y : 15.47

Z : 9.22

YXY

Y1 : 15.47

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 51.76%

M : 57.65%

Y : 69.80%


LRV

~ 15.5 %

Munsell Color System

5.1Y 4.5/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 46.27

A : 1

B : 19.53

CIE-Lch

L : 46.27

C : 19.56

H : 87.07

CIE-Luv

L : 46.27

U : 11.28

V : 23.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 39.33

A : -1.35

B : 13.63






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Olive (PPU8-01) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Olive (PPU8-01) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#837050
Shadow (Shadow Green)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#826644
Raw Umber
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#836953
Pastel Brown
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#6D6D4B
Aloe Green
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Olive (PPU8-01) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Olive (PPU8-01) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Olive (PPU8-01) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Olive (PPU8-01) to Pantone PMS


#786748
PANTONE 2328 C
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#85714D
PANTONE 872 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#7A7256
PANTONE 7497 C
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#84754E
PANTONE 871 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


Olive (PPU8-01) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Olive (PPU8-01) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Olive (PPU8-01) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Olive (PPU8-01) to RAL Classic


#7D765A
RAL 6013 - Reed Green
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#745E3D
RAL 7008 - Khaki Gray
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#817863
RAL 7002 - Olive Gray
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Olive (PPU8-01) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Olive (PPU8-01) to British Standard 4800


#897749
BS 10-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#6C5D38
BS 10-A-09 - Grey
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)
#856B34
BS 08-B-25 - Beaver
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Olive (PPU8-01) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Olive (PPU8-01) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


Olive (PPU8-01) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Olive (PPU8-01) to Behr


#86714A
African Plain (S320-7)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#7D6950
Mayan Ruins (N300-7)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#85775F
Palm Desert (N310-6)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Olive (PPU8-01) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Olive (PPU8-01) to Benjamin Moore


#7B6B4E
Urban Legend (238)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#816F4E
Silken Moss (237)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#7F6C46
Aged Bronze (231)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#766C4B
Sage (2143-10)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Olive (PPU8-01) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Olive (PPU8-01) to Dunn-Edwards


#7E6F4F
Raw Umber (DET 658)
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#7E7150
Camouflage (DEA 172)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#7D6848
Essential Brown (DE 6203)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#857349
Mossy (DE 6189)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)





PPG Paints


Olive (PPU8-01) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Olive (PPU8-01) to PPG Paints


#796E54
Conservation (PPG1027-6)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#82714D
Outrigger (PPG1104-7)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#847451
Woodbridge (PPG1102-6)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#867354
Leather Loafers (PPG1101-6)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Olive (PPU8-01) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Olive (PPU8-01) to Sherwin Williams


#7A6A51
Roycroft Brass (SW 2843)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#7A6841
Eminent Bronze (SW 6412)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#7E6F59
High Tea (SW 6159)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#7F6743
Mossy Gold (SW 6139)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


Olive (PPU8-01) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Olive (PPU8-01) to Valspar


#806D46
Valencia Moss (6008-4C)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#7D7256
Private Affair (8004-23F)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#7A6F58
Weathered Plank (V147-5)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#7C6D58
Natural Habitat (M119)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Olive (PPU8-01) - #7B6C4D color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Olive (PPU8-01) - #7B6C4D Color Images and Patterns


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