Shagbark Olive
Shagbark Olive is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. 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
#958C71
LRV
27.00
Shagbark Olive's Color Strip
Shagbark Olive is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Mohalla and Becker Gold. The strip spans from Dried Grass at the lightest end to Austere at the deepest. Strip 11 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Shagbark Olive in Real Rooms
Shagbark Olive has a medium LRV of 27 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Shagbark Olive and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Shagbark Olive gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Shagbark Olive reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Shagbark Olive sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Shagbark Olive in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Shagbark Olive in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Shagbark Olive on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Shagbark Olive is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Shagbark Olive in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Shagbark Olive in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Shagbark Olive provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Shagbark Olive on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Shagbark Olive anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Shagbark Olive on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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