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Spanish Olive

Benjamin Moore

CC-606

About Spanish Olive by Benjamin Moore

Spanish Olive CC-606 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 54% and hue near 55° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 54%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #c5c3ae

RGB: 197, 195, 174

Hue55°

Saturation17%

Lightness73%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Spanish Olive

Benjamin Moore

CC-606

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Spanish Olive CC-606 a warm or cool color?
Spanish Olive by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Spanish Olive?
Spanish Olive sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 55°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Spanish Olive?
Brightness is about 54%. Saturation is around 17%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 73%. Hue is close to 55°. The hex value is #c5c3ae. The RGB value is 197, 195, 174.
Is Spanish Olive better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Spanish Olive has brightness around 54%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Spanish Olive?
You can match Spanish 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 Spanish Olive work best in a home?
Spanish 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 Spanish Olive compare to a pure white paint?
Spanish Olive is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Spanish Olive

Benjamin Moore

CC-606

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Spanish Olive

Benjamin Moore

CC-606

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Spanish Olive

Benjamin Moore

CC-606

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

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METALLIC MIST

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