Dusty Olive
Dusty Olive is a versatile paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#9d9885
LRV
31.27
Dusty Olive in Real Rooms
Dusty Olive has a medium LRV of 31.27 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Dusty Olive is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Hallway walls painted in muted Dusty Olive establish a calming entryway transition.
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7 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Dusty Olive, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
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.