Dark Olive
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Dark Olive remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 15 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#616253
LRV
13.52
Dark Olive in Real Rooms
Dark Olive has a low LRV of 13.52 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, living room, bedroom, kitchen cabinets and misc.
2 Bathroom Photos
Pairing Dark Olive with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Benjamin Moore Dark Olive bathroom color review
@amandatutt
Dark Olive Bathroom
@thedivinemundane
2 Living Room Photos
Choosing Dark Olive for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Benjamin Moore Dark Olive living room color paint
@mazzyscaliforniaranch
Living Room
@1890sfixerupper
3 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Dark Olive is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Benjamin Moore Dark Olive bedroom paint review
@katiehomesteadandranch
Benjamin Moore Dark Olive bedroom color
@katiehomesteadandranch
Benjamin Moore Dark Olive bedroom color paint
@katiehomesteadandranch
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Dark Olive for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Kitchen Cabinets
@greennichehome
Dark Olive Kitchen Cabinets
@greennichehome
6 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Dark 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.
Benjamin Moore Dark Olive accent wall
@katemarkerinteriors
