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Benjamin Moore Aegean Olive

1491 · #5D594C · LRV 10

Compare with other brands: PPG Osiris is a 99% match

Aegean Olive (1491) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 10 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Osiris (99% match).

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LRV

10 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

1491

HEX

#5D594C

RGB

93, 89, 76

HSL

46°, 10%, 33%

Family

Browns

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Aegean Olive FAQ

What undertone does Aegean Olive have?

Aegean Olive is a deep brown with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Aegean Olive?

Aegean Olive has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Aegean Olive in other brands?

PPG: Osiris (PPG1031-7), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Hidden Trail (SW 9525), 98%; Glidden: Moss Rock (PPG1032-7), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 97%; Behr: Night Mission (N370-7), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Garden Gate (HGSW6167), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Chiaroscuro (DEBN78), 96%; Valspar: Olive Smudge (6001-2C), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Aegean Olive?

The HEX code of Aegean Olive (1491) is #5D594C, RGB 93, 89, 76. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.