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Valspar Olive Drab (8003-28G) Paint Color


Color Name: Olive Drab (8003-28G)
Hex Color Code: #706D37
RGB Color Code: RGB(112, 109, 55)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.7%, 50.9%, 56.1%
Color Family (Hue): green





About Olive Drab (8003-28G) color - its meaning and example


What color is Olive Drab (8003-28G)?

Olive Drab (8003-28G) color belongs to the green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Olive Drab (8003-28G) is #706D37, and the RGB color code is RGB(112, 109, 55).

In the RGB color model, Olive Drab (8003-28G) has a red value of 112, a green value of 109, and a blue value of 55. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 50.9% yellow, and 56.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 56.8° (degrees), 34.1 % saturation, and 32.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Olive Drab (8003-28G) has a hue of 56.8° (degrees), 50.9 % saturation and 43.9 % brightness/value.


Olive Drab (8003-28G) is cool or warm?

The color Olive Drab (8003-28G) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Olive Drab (8003-28G)?

Olive Drab (8003-28G) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a 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 Drab (8003-28G)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Olive Drab (8003-28G) 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 Valspar Olive Drab (8003-28G) 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 Drab (8003-28G) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(112, 109, 55)
Red
112 (43.9%)
Green
109 (42.7%)
Blue
55 (21.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.68%
Yellow
50.89%
Key
56.08%

HSL

HSL(56.84deg, 34.1 %, 32.7 %)

Hue
56.84°
Saturation
34.13 %.
Lightness
32.75 %.

RYB

RYB(119, 150, 114)
Red
119 (46.6%)
Yellow
150 (59.0%)
Blue
114 (44.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
56.84°
Saturation
50.89 %.
Brightness / Value
43.92 %.

HWB

H: 56.84°

W: 21.57 %

B: 56.08 %

XYZ

X : 12.84

Y : 14.66

Z : 5.77

YXY

Y1 : 14.66

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 56.08%

M : 57.25%

Y : 78.43%


LRV

~ 14.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.9GY 4.4/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 45.16

A : -7.07

B : 30.34

CIE-Lch

L : 45.16

C : 31.16

H : 103.12

CIE-Luv

L : 45.16

U : 4.46

V : 34.83

Hunter-Lab

L : 38.29

A : -7.13

B : 17.87






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Olive Drab (8003-28G) (Paint - Valspar)


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


Pantone PMS


Olive Drab (8003-28G) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Olive Drab (8003-28G) to Pantone PMS


#747136
PANTONE 7761 C
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
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PANTONE 10339 C
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 7749 C
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 8680 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Olive Drab (8003-28G) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Olive Drab (8003-28G) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Olive Drab (8003-28G) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Olive Drab (8003-28G) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Olive Drab (8003-28G) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Olive Drab (8003-28G) to RAL Classic


#5E6E3B
RAL 6025 - Fern Green
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Olive Drab (8003-28G) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Olive Drab (8003-28G) (Paint - Valspar). 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.


Valspar


Olive Drab (8003-28G) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Olive Drab (8003-28G) to Valspar


#6F6B34
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ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Olive Drab (8003-28G) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Olive Drab (8003-28G) to Sherwin Williams


#71713E
Relentless Olive (SW 6425)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#655F2D
Saguaro (SW 6419)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
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Garden Spot (SW 6432)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
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Basque Green (SW 6426)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)


Behr


Olive Drab (8003-28G) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Olive Drab (8003-28G) to Behr


#6E7042
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ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)
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Garnish (S340-7A)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Olive Drab (8003-28G) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Olive Drab (8003-28G) to Benjamin Moore


#6E743A
Avocado (2145-10)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Olive Drab (8003-28G) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Olive Drab (8003-28G) to PPG Paints


#797447
Autumn Fern (PPG1114-7)
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Oakmoss (PPG1122-7)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
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Green Briar (PPG1113-6)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Olive Drab (8003-28G) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Olive Drab (8003-28G) to Dunn-Edwards


#75794A
Verdant Views (DET 508)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
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Peppered Moss (DEA 169)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
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Bay Leaf (DEA 171)
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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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 Drab (8003-28G) - #706D37 Color Images and Patterns


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