Portsmouth Olive featured
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Portsmouth Olive

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Portsmouth Olive remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 2 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#6b6b44

LRV

13.60

Light Reflectance Value
13.60
dark

Portsmouth Olive in Real Rooms

Portsmouth Olive has a low LRV of 13.6 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

1 Home Office Photo

Portsmouth Olive works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.

Behr Portsmouth Olive home office color

Behr Portsmouth Olive home office color

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1 Misc Photo

These examples of Portsmouth Olive in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

Behr Portsmouth Olive wall paint

Behr Portsmouth Olive wall paint

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Color Codes

HEX#6b6b44
RGB107, 107, 68
HSL60° 22% 34%
CMYK0 0 36 58
CIE LabL: 44.3 a: -6.6 b: 21.9
XYZX: 12.37 Y: 14.06 Z: 7.53