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Spanish Olive

We've categorized Spanish Olive as a versatile and reflective Gray because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#C5C3AE

LRV

52.54

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Light Reflectance Value
52.54
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCharmingTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Spanish Olive in Real Rooms

Spanish Olive has a medium-high LRV of 52.54 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, misc and bedroom.

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On kitchen cabinets, Spanish Olive adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.

Benjamin Moore Spanish Olive kitchen cabinets paint review

Kitchen cabinets in Spanish Olive provide timeless, sophisticated storage solutions.

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Benjamin Moore Spanish Olive kitchen cabinets paint

Cabinet surfaces finished in Spanish Olive deliver classic, elevated kitchen style.

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7 Misc Photos

Spanish Olive shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Spanish Olive painted storage

Storage solutions painted Spanish Olive combine functionality with muted elegance.

@ourhickoryhouse

1 Bedroom Photo

A bedroom finished in Spanish Olive rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

Benjamin Moore Spanish Olive bedroom color

Deep Spanish Olive walls wrap this bedroom in sophisticated, grounding warmth.

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Color Codes

HEX#C5C3AE
RGB197, 195, 174
HSL55° 17% 73%
CMYK0 1 12 23
CIE LabL: 78.4 a: -2.9 b: 10.8
XYZX: 0.50 Y: 0.54 Z: 0.48