Sherwin-Williams • 6209

Ripe Olive

Name: Sherwin-Williams Ripe Olive 6209
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

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

Light Reflectance Value

6.20

dark

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

Collection

2020 Alive

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.

C1Sea Salt C2Comfort Gray C3Oyster Bay C4Acacia Haze C5Retreat C6Pewter Green C7Ripe Olive

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.

Ripe Olive Bathroom

@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.

Ripe Olive Bedroom

@mybudgetrecipes

SW Ripe Olive bedroom inspiration

@thewoodlandbungalow

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@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.

Ripe Olive Front Door

@mybudgetrecipes

SW Ripe Olive front door color

@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.

Ripe Olive Home Office

@mybudgetrecipes

Sherwin Williams Ripe Olive home office color review

@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.

Ripe Olive House

@mybudgetrecipes

SW Ripe Olive house exterior paint

@hoorayhouse

SW Ripe Olive house exterior paint review

@mikespropaintinganddrywall

SW Ripe Olive house exterior color review

@brookeaquino

SW Ripe Olive exterior color

@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.

Ripe Olive Kitchen

@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.

Ripe Olive Living Room

@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.

Ripe Olive painted cabinets

@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.

Ripe Olive wall paint

@jodylynn70

SW Ripe Olive painted furniture review

@prepped_and_primed

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@rusticowlfurnishings

Sw Ripe Olive Wall Panelling

@jennasuedesign

Sherwin Williams Ripe Olive Accent Wall

@jennasuedesign

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