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Benjamin Moore Olivetone
252 · #967E4E · LRV ~22
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Gobbledygook (~97% proximity)Olivetone (252) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Gobbledygook (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Olivetone in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
22 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
252
HEX
#967E4E
RGB
150, 126, 78
HSL
40°, 32%, 45%
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Olivetone FAQ
What is the LRV of Olivetone?
Olivetone has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Olivetone in other brands?
PPG: Gobbledygook (PPG11-07), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Alluring Umber (DEC730), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Wool Tweed (PPG1103-6), ~94% proximity; Behr: Gold Ink (S310-6), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Branching-Out Olive (V093-5), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Bengal Grass (SW 6411), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Artifact (HGSW6138), ~85% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), ~75% 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 Olivetone?
The HEX code of Olivetone (252) is #967E4E, RGB 150, 126, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.