
Relentless Olive
Relentless Olive is a genuinely dark Green from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 9 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#71713E
LRV
15.67
Relentless Olive's Color Strip
Relentless Olive is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tansy Green and Basque Green. The strip spans from Celery at the lightest end to Basque Green at the deepest. Strip 154 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Relentless Olive in Real Rooms
Relentless Olive has a low LRV of 15.67 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, house, living room and kitchen cabinets.

5 Misc Photos
These examples of Relentless Olive in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

Sw 6425 Wall
@macneilconstruction

Painted Furniture
@southerntraditionshome

Accent Wall
@aspicypineapple

Sw Relentless Olive Accent Wall
@aspicypineapple

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@pintamundiitajubamg
1 House Photo
The way Relentless Olive interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

Sw 6425 Exterior
@nopoboho
2 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Relentless Olive takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Sw Relentless Olive Living Room
@customsewing_evv

Sherwin Williams Relentless Olive Living Room
@brewcityfoursquare
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Choosing Relentless Olive for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

Sw 6425 Kitchen Cabinets
@ramona_the_airstream
Coordinating Colors
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