Olive Gray
Often used for its versatile qualities, Olive Gray remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#afa78d
LRV
34.00
Olive Gray's Color Strip
Olive Gray is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Heavy Hammock and Rattan Palm. The strip spans from Cocoon at the lightest end to Grapevine at the deepest. Strip PPG1027 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Olive Gray in Real Rooms
Olive Gray has a medium LRV of 34 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Olive Gray 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.
Olive Gray — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Olive Gray 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.
A modern luxury bedroom painted in Olive Gray
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1 Front Door Photo
Using Olive Gray for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
stylish front door featuring Olive Gray by PPG
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1 Home Office Photo
In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Olive Gray can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.
PPG Olive Gray in a mid century home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Olive Gray, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Olive Gray paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Olive Gray adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Olive Gray — minimalist kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
Olive Gray handles the visual noise of a high-traffic entry point with ease. Coats, shoes, bags — the color grounds all of it without making the chaos worse. It's also incredibly forgiving of the scuffs and marks that come with daily use.
Olive Gray paint in a industrial mudroom
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1 House Photo
Olive Gray on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.
Olive Gray color — mediterranean house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Olive Gray in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Olive Gray
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1 Patio Photo
On a deck or patio floor, Olive Gray provides a cool, sophisticated surface that feels modern and clean. It's a great way to update an old wooden deck, giving it a high-end "architectural" feel with just a simple change of tone.
boho patio featuring Olive Gray by PPG
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Coordinating Colors
Olive Gray reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 4), opening up a space where Black Magic encloses it.
Trim Color
Purity reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 34), opening up a space where Olive Gray encloses it.
Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 34), opening up a space where Olive Gray encloses it.