Not every room needs a loud or attention-seeking color. Sometimes the best you need is something that feels simple and comfortable to live with.

If you want colors that feel quiet and natural, the Behr Olive Green scheme can make it possible in extraordinary ways.

Olive greens undertones bring you that relaxed and outdoor feel inside without being too intense. And their LRV usually falls between 12 and 40, giving plenty of depth without making the room look too dark or dull. These olive greens can guarantee you a space that looks exceptional in the day and whimsical in the night.

Here in this guide, we are going to explore some of the best Behr olive green colors. There we will learn everything, from their undertones to how they react or work in different lighting.

You’ll also examine how these colors look in real spaces along with pairing ideas so that you can find the perfect olive green which is made just for you.

About Behr Olive Green Palette

The Behr Olive Green palette is a collection of soft and earthy green shades that draw inspiration from nature like olives and forest foliage.

In this you’ll get a nice range to work with, usually from deeper tones of LRV ranging between 10 and 40. The undertones of these shades stay warm with hints of yellow and brown that make the colors feel quiet and natural.

You’ll also notice and be surprised how light affects these colors throughout the day. Warm sunlight brings you softer olive tones while cooler light makes them deeper and a little grayish. 

Thinking about the usage, darker olives are great for accent walls, cabinets, or exteriors while lighter ones work well for full rooms or larger spaces without feeling too heavy. If you want to pair these shades it is really easy with warm whites, creams, beige, and natural wood. If you want contrast, muted blues or soft black work nicely too.
Now you’ll take a closer look at each of these shades to see how they work individually.

6 Best Behr Olive Green Paints That You Should Try

Some of the most popular olive greens you’ll get in this palette include the Mountain Olive, Truly Olive (S350-6), Dusty Olive (PPU8-20) has soft grayish undertones that give you a calm look. 

In this section, we’ll see many other olive greens that can work great in your spaces, look at each of these in detail to understand how each olive green performs in different spaces. 

Mountain Olive (N350-7A)

Behr Mountain Olive also known as Behr Russian Olive is a deep and earthy olive green that feels rich and quietly dramatic.

It has warm undertones with a dusty finish that gives you the calming mood of a forest in space. This color comes in the list of Behr dark olive green paints with an LRV of 12. It absorbs light beautifully to make it ideal for dramatic interiors and bold exterior accents.

In bright and natural light, it shows its warm olive tones more clearly which feels lively. In cooler light it shifts darker, more muted and slightly gray, which softens its warmth.

It looks nice on feature walls, cabinets and busy areas like living rooms. Behr Mountain Olive coordinating colors can be creamy neutrals, crisp whites and natural wood finishes which gives it a balanced and elegant look.

Truly Olive (S350-6)

Behr Truly Olive is a muted and dark green color that fits in the warm green family. In general terms, it can be described as Behr army green paint and comes under Behr light olive green category.

It leans more towards a true earthy olive without being too bright or vibrant. With an LRV 17 it sits in a deeper range. It means it absorbs more light than it reflects.

In bright daylight, it will give you a softer and more olivish look while in dim light it deepens and turns a bit moodier with fine gray hints.

It is often described as an ivy or toad undertone which gives you a Mediterranean or rustic atmosphere. It is great for focal walls in dining rooms or reading corners, and it also works nicely in bedrooms. You can pair it with linen textures, off-whites or soft beige tones that create a gentle atmosphere.

Dusty Olive (PPU8-20)

Behr’s Dusty Olive is a balanced and medium-toned green with strong gray hints. With an LRV 31 it is placed in the medium light range where it reflects a fair amount of light.

It belongs more to the gray family with delicate green, yellow-brownish and warm beige undertones. This is why it gives a dusty and weathered appearance.

In bright natural light, you’ll get a warmer and slightly greener look, whereas in dim or cooler light you’ll see a softer, more gray-beige and dusty tone.

It works beautifully on walls of living rooms, bedrooms or hallways giving a soft and relaxed backdrop. As well as externally on siding, fences or trim, where it creates a modern and naturally blended look with stone, wood, or greenery.

Fresh Olive (PPU9-04)

Behr Fresh Olive is a balanced and soft greenish gray appearing shade. With LRV 34, it sits in a light to medium range where it reflects a fair amount of light making it feel airy. It has warm undertones, mainly soft yellow with subtle golden and light brown influences.

In bright natural daylight, it appears fresh and gently green with a warm and sunlit glow while in lower or artificial lighting it looks slightly more organic.

It works best in spaces where you want a fresh and welcoming feel without going too dark making it a great choice especially for children’s rooms. It also works well outdoors on siding, garden walls or shutters where it blends beautifully with plants, stone and natural wood for a fresh and welcoming exterior look. 

Global Green (S380-7)

Behr Global Green is a deep and muted olive-green that is heavily into a grayish green base which gives a refined look. It has noticeable undertones of warm yellowish green softened by a strong gray base. LRV 15 places it in the darker range where it absorbs light to create a rich and moody atmosphere. 

You’ll see richer and greener in natural light while cooler and more grayish in low or artificial light. It works best in spaces where you want a deep and sophisticated backdrop.

It also works beautifully on built-in cabinetry for a more modern and moody look. Also, it suits exterior siding, shutters, doors, and garden facing walls. In homes surrounded by greenery or natural stone, its earthy tone blends smoothly to create a grounded and elegant exterior feel.

Washed Olive (S350-3)

Behr Washed Olive is a tinted and earthy green with hints of gray undertones that gives a dusty quality of aged olive. It settles between green and gray that gives a weathered and organic character. LRV 52 places it in a medium range which means it absorbs and reflects almost equal amounts of light.

It looks warmer in natural lighting and cooler and more silvery in artificial lighting. It works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms or kitchens where you desire a nature-inspired organic palette.

It pairs well with warm whites, raw wood, aged brass and creamy off whites. It complements linen fabrics and natural textures really well. 

Coordinating Colors Of Behr Olive Green Palette 

Here are some versatile coordinating colors of Behr Olive Green that work beautifully with all five shades. Soft whites like Swiss Coffee(12), Blank Canvas(DC-003), Polar Bear(75), Smoky White(BWC-13), and Palais White(GR-W15) help in lightening and balancing the richness of olive greens, while warmer shades such as Wheat Bread(720C-3), Even Better Beige(DC-010) , and Basketry(S290-5) bring out their earthy warmth.

If you want a little more depth and contrast, you can go with Natural Gray(N220-2) and Cracked Pepper(PPU18-1) as they add a modern smooth touch working beautifully in both interior and exterior spaces. 

These are the common colors that match with every shade in this Palette and create a balanced mix of soft neutrals, warm earth tones and modern contrasts.
For individual coordinating colors and details you can refer to the table below.

            Quick Comparison Table of Main Behr Olive Green Colors

Conclusion

In this guide, we explored some of the best Behr olive green colors to offer you a wide mix of shades from deep and moody greens to lighter and fresher tones. Also, you have seen how each shade has its own character shaped by undertones, LRV and lighting. 

There were dark olive green colors like Mountain Olive and Global Green to help you bring depth with cozy feel.

We then also explored some Behr light olive green options like Truly Olive and Dusty Olive, giving you a balanced and calm space with refinement. Fresh Olive feel more open and refreshing, while also adding a soft lift to interiors and exteriors. 

Just like any other color, these olive greens have their own best coordinating colors that pair well with the whole palette. To help you easily choose the right one in styling and to make the space more coordinated, you can take ideas from the coordinating table.

Hope through this guide, we are able to help you clear all your doubts related to these Behr olive green colors. With the right understanding, these olive green paints might become the next big thing for your house, and help you transform it into a place worth living your whole life in peace. 

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