Dusted Olive
We've categorized Dusted Olive as a versatile Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#BEA775
LRV
39.92
Dusted Olive's Color Strip
Dusted Olive is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Wheat Grass and Edgy Gold. The strip spans from Ancestral Gold at the lightest end to Eminent Bronze at the deepest. Browsing strip 144 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Dusted Olive in Real Rooms
Dusted Olive has a medium-high LRV of 39.92 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room, front door, bathroom, bedroom, home office, patio, living room, mudroom, house and kitchen.
1 Dining Room Photo
Dusted Olive encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Dusted Olive paint in a parisian dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
Using Dusted Olive 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.
traditional front door featuring Dusted Olive by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bathroom Photo
Using Dusted Olive on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Dusted Olive — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
There's a rhythmic quality to Dusted Olive in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Dusted Olive
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1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Dusted Olive strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
Sherwin-Williams Dusted Olive in a unique home office
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1 Patio Photo
Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Dusted Olive holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.
minimalist patio featuring Dusted Olive by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Dusted Olive. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
A traditional living room painted in Dusted Olive
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a mudroom, Dusted Olive provides a clean "reset" as you enter the home. It's a palette cleanser that helps you leave the stress of the outside world at the door, creating a transition zone that is both functional and beautiful.
Dusted Olive paint in a small mudroom
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1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Dusted Olive provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Dusted Olive color — transitional house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
Dusted Olive is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Dusted Olive — organic modern kitchen
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 74 vs 40, Ionic Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 40, Shell White is decisively the brighter choice.
Dusted Olive reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 5), opening up a space where Moscow Midnight encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 74 vs 40, Ionic Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 40 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (43 vs 40) makes Downing Straw the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (47 vs 40) makes Wheat Grass the marginally brighter of the two.
Earthy Ochre reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Harmonic Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 40 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Cool Avocado reads slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 40 vs 7, Dusted Olive is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 40, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Dusted Olive reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Dusted Olive reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
A 7-point LRV gap (47 vs 40) makes Lakeside the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 40 vs 3, Dusted Olive is decisively the brighter choice.
Lavender Wisp reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 40), opening up a space where Dusted Olive encloses it.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 41 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (45 vs 40) makes Sawgrass Basket the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 52 vs 40, Ramie is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lemongrass reads slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (40 vs 32) makes Dusted Olive the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 40 vs 19, Dusted Olive is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 23, Dusted Olive is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 40 vs 24, Dusted Olive is decisively the brighter choice.
Dusted Olive reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.