Ripe Olive
Ripe 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 44 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#44483D
LRV
6.20
Ripe Olive's Color Strip
Ripe Olive is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 217 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Ripe Olive in Real Rooms
Ripe Olive has a low LRV of 6.2 — 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 bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, kitchen cabinets and misc.
7 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Ripe Olive in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Bathroom walls in Ripe Olive create a sophisticated, earthy retreat.
@mybudgetrecipes
4 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Ripe Olive really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Bedroom walls wrapped in Ripe Olive provide rich, grounding warmth.
@mybudgetrecipes
Bedroom walls in Ripe Olive create a grounding, naturally peaceful sleeping environment.
@thewoodlandbungalow
Wooden headboard pairs with Ripe Olive walls for warmth and layered texture.
@thewoodlandbungalow
Bedding and accessories echo the muted tones of this Ripe Olive bedroom.
@taggeboxlane
2 Front Door Photos
A front door in Ripe Olive changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
Front door finished in Ripe Olive makes a bold, inviting statement.
@mybudgetrecipes
Front door in Ripe Olive makes a bold architectural statement for this residence.
@murpheybeckerart
2 Home Office Photos
Ripe Olive in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Home office walls in Ripe Olive foster focus and creative inspiration.
@mybudgetrecipes
Home office walls in Ripe Olive establish a calming, focused work environment.
@gaspworthyinteriors
5 House Photos
When choosing Ripe Olive for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.
House exterior painted in Ripe Olive delivers timeless curb appeal.
@mybudgetrecipes
Black shutters and trim contrast striking exterior siding in Ripe Olive.
@hoorayhouse
Landscaping frames a home's exterior painted in rich, sophisticated Ripe Olive.
@mikespropaintinganddrywall
Brick chimney and white trim pop against house siding in Ripe Olive.
@brookeaquino
Exterior cladding in Ripe Olive brings understated elegance to this residential facade.
@lakehousefixer
1 Kitchen Photo
Using Ripe Olive in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Kitchen walls in Ripe Olive create a warm, sophisticated backdrop for cooking.
@mybudgetrecipes
6 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Ripe Olive 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.
Living room accent wall painted in Ripe Olive anchors the seating arrangement.
@mybudgetrecipes
12 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Ripe Olive 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.
Lower cabinets dressed in Ripe Olive bring depth and modern elegance to the kitchen.
@rameyhomesolutions
5 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Ripe Olive provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Painted walls in Ripe Olive deepen the room's character and visual interest.
@jodylynn70
Dresser painted in Ripe Olive transforms a bedroom with muted, earthy sophistication.
@prepped_and_primed
Wooden furniture finished in Ripe Olive gains a refined, gallery-worthy appearance.
@rusticowlfurnishings
Shiplap paneling finished in Ripe Olive creates textured depth on this accent wall.
@jennasuedesign
This accent wall in Ripe Olive grounds the room with calm, earthy sophistication.
@jennasuedesign
Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 77 vs 6, Spare White is decisively the brighter choice.
Oyster White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 6), opening up a space where Ripe Olive encloses it.
Green Onyx reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 6), opening up a space where Ripe Olive encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 77 vs 6, Spare White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 6 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (16 vs 6) makes Wood Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 28 vs 6, Berry Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Purple Passage the marginally brighter of the two.
Plummy reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Elation reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 6), opening up a space where Ripe Olive encloses it.
Inspired Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 6), opening up a space where Ripe Olive encloses it.
Forget-Me-Not reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (13 vs 6) makes Night Owl the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Pewter Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Dried Thyme reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 6), opening up a space where Ripe Olive encloses it.
Rosemary reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.