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Sherwin Williams Ripe Olive SW6209

Ripe Olive

Sherwin Williams

SW6209

About Ripe Olive by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 6.2%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #44483d

RGB: 68, 72, 61

Hue82°

Saturation8%

Lightness26%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Ripe Olive SW6209 a warm or cool color?
Ripe Olive by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Ripe Olive?
Ripe Olive sits in the green family. Its hue is about 82°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Ripe Olive?
Brightness is about 6%. Saturation is around 8%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 26%. Hue is close to 82°. The hex value is #44483d. The RGB value is 68, 72, 61.
Is Ripe Olive better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Ripe Olive has brightness around 6%. 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 Ripe Olive?
You can match Ripe 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 Ripe Olive work best in a home?
Ripe 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 Ripe Olive compare to a pure white paint?
Ripe Olive is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral 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 Sherwin Williams

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

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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