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Dunn-Edwards Olive Hint
DE5500 · #C9BD88 · LRV ~50.6
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Timothy Straw (~98% proximity)Olive Hint (DE5500) is a mid-tone yellow from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 50.6 (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 Benjamin Moore Timothy Straw (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Olive Hint in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
50.6 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
DE5500
HEX
#C9BD88
RGB
201, 189, 136
HSL
49°, 38%, 66%
Family
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Olive Hint FAQ
What is the LRV of Olive Hint?
Olive Hint has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 50.6 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 Olive Hint in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Timothy Straw (2149-40), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Country Style (PPG11-04), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Halfway Green (P096), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Hearts of Palm (SW 6415), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Hearts of Palm (HGSW6415), ~94% proximity; PPG: Jitterbug (PPG1118-4), ~92% proximity; Behr: Almondine (M310-4), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hay (No. 37), ~87% 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 Olive Hint?
The HEX code of Olive Hint (DE5500) is #C9BD88, RGB 201, 189, 136. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.