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Behr Dusty Olive PPU8-20

Dusty Olive

Behr

PPU8-20

About Dusty Olive by Behr

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Brightness: 31.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #9d9885

RGB: 157, 152, 133

Hue48°

Saturation11%

Lightness57%

Similar Colors by Behr

These are close matches to Dusty Olive from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Dusty Olive

Behr

PPU8-20

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Dusty Olive looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Dusty Olive PPU8-20 a warm or cool color?
Dusty Olive by Behr is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Dusty Olive?
Dusty Olive sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 48°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Dusty Olive?
Brightness is about 31%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 57%. Hue is close to 48°. The hex value is #9d9885. The RGB value is 157, 152, 133.
Is Dusty Olive better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Dusty Olive has brightness around 31%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Dusty Olive?
You can match Dusty Olive with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Dusty Olive work best in a home?
Dusty Olive works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Dusty Olive compare to a pure white paint?
Dusty Olive is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Behr

These lighter shades sit above Dusty Olive in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Dusty Olive

Behr

PPU8-20

Darker Shades by Behr

These colors drop a bit below Dusty Olive in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Dusty Olive

Behr

PPU8-20

Complementary Colors by Behr

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Dusty Olive. They add contrast without clashing.

Dusty Olive

Behr

PPU8-20

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