Benjamin Moore Providence Olive HC-98: Closest tones in 8 brands

Providence Olive (HC-98) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 35.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Hiking Trails (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Providence Olive in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

35.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-98

HEX

#ACA182

RGB

172, 161, 130

HSL

44°, 20%, 59%

Family

Yellows

Colors similar to Providence Olive in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Nature's Scenery Benjamin Moore · 1524 · LRV 36

Shiitake Mushroom Benjamin Moore · CSP-1040 · LRV 35

Northampton Putty Benjamin Moore · HC-89 · LRV 34

Strathmore Manor Benjamin Moore · 244 · LRV 34

Olive Branch Benjamin Moore · 2143-30 · LRV 34

Old Salem Gray Benjamin Moore · HC-94 · LRV 32

Wicker Basket Benjamin Moore · CSP-255 · LRV 38

Dry Sage Benjamin Moore · 2142-40 · LRV 35

Providence Olive FAQ

What undertone does Providence Olive have?

Providence Olive has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone yellow, 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 Providence Olive?

Providence Olive has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Hiking Trails (DESS23), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Foggy Beach (PPG11-18), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Garden Sage (SW 7736), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Sweet Pea in a Pod (8003-27D), ~96% proximity; Behr: Curly Willow (HDC-NT-12), ~95% proximity; PPG: Foggy Beach (PPG11-18), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dried Edamame (HGSW9122), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Light Gray (No. 17), ~86% 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 Providence Olive?

The HEX code of Providence Olive (HC-98) is #ACA182, RGB 172, 161, 130. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.