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Benjamin Moore Aegean Olive

1491 · #5D594C · LRV ~10

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Osiris (~99% proximity)

Aegean Olive (1491) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Osiris (~99% proximity).

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LRV (estimated)

10 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

PPG: Osiris (PPG1031-7), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Hidden Trail (SW 9525), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Moss Rock (PPG1032-7), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~97% proximity; Behr: Night Mission (N370-7), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Garden Gate (HGSW6167), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Chiaroscuro (DEBN78), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Olive Smudge (6001-2C), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.