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Behr Portsmouth Olive HDC-CL-20

Portsmouth Olive

Behr

HDC-CL-20

About Portsmouth Olive by Behr

Portsmouth Olive HDC-CL-20 by Behr is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 14% and hue near 60° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 14.1%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #6b6b44

RGB: 107, 107, 68

Hue60°

Saturation22%

Lightness34%

Similar Colors by Behr

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

Portsmouth Olive

Behr

HDC-CL-20

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Portsmouth Olive HDC-CL-20 a warm or cool color?
Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Olive?
Portsmouth Olive sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 60°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Portsmouth Olive?
Brightness is about 14%. Saturation is around 22%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 34%. Hue is close to 60°. The hex value is #6b6b44. The RGB value is 107, 107, 68.
Is Portsmouth Olive better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Portsmouth Olive has brightness around 14%. 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 Portsmouth Olive?
You can match Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Olive work best in a home?
Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Olive compare to a pure white paint?
Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Olive in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Portsmouth Olive

Behr

HDC-CL-20

Darker Shades by Behr

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

Portsmouth Olive

Behr

HDC-CL-20

Complementary Colors by Behr

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

Portsmouth Olive

Behr

HDC-CL-20

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Portsmouth Olive. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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