Benjamin Moore

Olivetone

252

Olivetone by Benjamin Moore is a mid-depth neutral that blends yellow, brown, and green undertones into a single complex hue. Its LRV of 21.68 places it on the darker side of the mid-range, giving it enough density to ground a room while retaining warmth. This color suits living rooms, dining areas, and hallways where an earthy, understated backdrop is appropriate.

The triple-undertone structure means it shifts appearance under different lighting. It coordinates with Benjamin Moore's White Dove, Navajo White, Hale Navy, Dijon, and Pale Avocado for layered neutral and earth-toned palettes.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

252

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Olivetone in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Olivetone under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Olivetone under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

40°

Orange Family

Lightness

45%

Medium

Saturation

32%

Moderate

LRV

21.7

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#967E4E

RGB Decimal

150, 126, 78

RGB Percent

58.8%, 49.4%, 30.6%

HSL

40.0, 31.6%, 44.7%

HSV

40.0, 48.0%, 58.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 16.0%, 48.0%, 41.2%

YIQ

127.7, 29.8, -9.9

XYZ

21.41, 21.96, 10.32

CIE Lab

53.98, 2.61, 29.48

CIE Luv

53.98, 18.64, 34.63

Hunter Lab

46.86, 2.14, 18.64

Decimal

9862734

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Olivetone Aged Bronze Eminent Bronze Twig Basket

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Olivetone Scrivener Gold Epic Summer Wheat

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Olivetone Blue Odyssey Sapphire Earbobs Suenos

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Olivetone Overt Green Singed Red Pleasant Grove

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Olivetone Singed Red Crantini Glitterati

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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