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Olive Grove

Often used for its versatile qualities, Olive Grove remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#857C5D

LRV

20.22

Light Reflectance Value
20.22
medium
Temperaturewarm
SaturationMuted

Olive Grove's Color Strip

Olive Grove is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Lemon Verbena and Edamame. The strip spans from Lemongrass at the lightest end to Messenger Bag at the deepest. Browsing strip 297 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

Olive Grove in Real Rooms

Olive Grove has a medium LRV of 20.22 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, living room, kitchen cabinets and kitchen.

Color Strip 297

1 Misc Photo

In laundry rooms, Olive Grove adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

SW Olive Grove painted furniture

SW Olive Grove painted furniture

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1 Living Room Photo

In a living room, Olive Grove acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

SW Olive Grove living room

SW Olive Grove living room

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2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Olive Grove cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.

SW 7734 kitchen cabinets

SW 7734 kitchen cabinets

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Sherwin Williams Olive Grove kitchen cabinets

Sherwin Williams Olive Grove kitchen cabinets

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1 Kitchen Photo

The sophisticated undertones of Olive Grove make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.

SW Olive Grove kitchen island

SW Olive Grove kitchen island

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#857C5D
RGB133, 124, 93
HSL47° 18% 44%
CMYK0 7 30 48
CIE LabL: 52.1 a: -1.7 b: 18.2
XYZX: 18.86 Y: 20.19 Z: 13.26
Strip297 pos. C5