Dusty Olive
At first glance, Dusty Olive belongs to the greige family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#9d9885LRV
31.27
Dusty Olive in Rooms
Follow Dusty Olive from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 8 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Living Room Photo
Viewed across 1 living room image in a space shaped by conversation, quiet evenings and changing daylight, Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. An LRV of 31.3 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Hallway walls painted in muted Dusty Olive establish a calming entryway transition.
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7 Misc Photos
Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms.
Horizontal wall panelling in Dusty Olive adds architectural depth and contemporary appeal.
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Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 31 vs 30), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (40 vs 31) makes Downtown Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Greige reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 31), opening up a space where Dusty Olive encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Step into a world of warmth and tranquility with Behr Dusty Olive (PPU820). This earthy hue exudes a sense of calmness and sophistication, perfect for creating a cozy oasis in your living room or bedroom. Its versatile nature makes it an ideal choice for a home office, where focus and creativity thrive against its peaceful backdrop. In the kitchen, Dusty Olive adds a touch of organic elegance, complementing both modern and traditional design aesthetics. 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