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Valspar Ancient Olive

6001-3A · #DEDCC9 · LRV 70.9

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Overcast is a 99% match

Ancient Olive (6001-3A) is a light yellow from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 70.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Overcast (99% match).

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LRV

70.9 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

6001-3A

HEX

#DEDCC9

RGB

222, 220, 201

HSL

54°, 24%, 83%

Family

Yellows

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Ancient Olive FAQ

What undertone does Ancient Olive have?

Ancient Olive has no strong undertone: it reads as a light yellow. 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 Ancient Olive?

Ancient Olive has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 70.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Ancient Olive in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Overcast (OC-43), 99%; PPG: Slow Dance (PPG1115-3), 98%; Glidden: Cozy Cream (PPG1112-2), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Limestone (DE6233), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Lime White (No. 1), 96%; Behr: Confident White (GR-W12), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Warm Winter (SW 9506), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Neutral Ground (HGSW7568), 95%. 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 Ancient Olive?

The HEX code of Ancient Olive (6001-3A) is #DEDCC9, RGB 222, 220, 201. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.