Farrow & Ball

Olive

No. 13

Olive by Farrow & Ball is a subdued, earthy green with warm yellow-brown undertones that ground it firmly in the natural spectrum. With an LRV of 54.5, it sits in the mid-range for light reflectance, absorbing enough light to feel substantial on walls without darkening a room significantly. It reads well in studies, living rooms, and hallways where a muted but noticeable color is useful.

Pairing it with Lichen, Slipper Satin, Vert de Terre, Pointing, and French Gray maintains a cohesive palette rooted in natural tones.

Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 13

Olive in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Olive under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball Olive under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

58°

Orange Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

54.5
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#8E8D6F
RGB Decimal
142, 141, 111
RGB Percent
55.7%, 55.3%, 43.5%
HSL
58.1, 12.3%, 49.6%
HSV
58.1, 21.8%, 55.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 0.7%, 21.8%, 44.3%
YIQ
137.9, 10.3, -9.1
XYZ
23.55, 25.95, 18.81
CIE Lab
57.99, -4.87, 16.18
CIE Luv
57.99, 2.21, 22.16
Hunter Lab
50.94, -4.02, 11.92
Decimal
9342319

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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