Glidden Olive Gray
PPG1027-4 · #AFA78D · LRV 38.7
Compare with other brands: PPG Olive Gray is a 100% matchOlive Gray (PPG1027-4) is a mid-tone beige from Glidden with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 38.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Olive Gray (100% match).
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LRV
38.7 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1027-4
HEX
#AFA78D
RGB
175, 167, 141
HSL
46°, 18%, 62%
Family
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Olive Gray FAQ
What undertone does Olive Gray have?
Olive Gray is a mid-tone beige with a strong 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 Olive Gray?
Olive Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 38.7 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.
What is the closest match to Olive Gray in other brands?
PPG: Olive Gray (PPG1027-4), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Clarksville Gray (HC-102), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Northgate Green (DE6235), 96%; Behr: Stone Walls (PPU8-19), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Sleepy Owlet (SW 9513), 95%; Valspar: Soothing Sage (8004-23C), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Svelte Sage (HGSW6164), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Light Gray (No. 17), 92%. 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 Olive Gray?
The HEX code of Olive Gray (PPG1027-4) is #AFA78D, RGB 175, 167, 141. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.