Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Dusty Olive |
| SKU | PPU8-20 |
| Hex | #9D9787 |
| RGB | 157, 151, 135 |
| HSL | 44°, 10%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Dusty Olive
Dusty Olive sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dusty Olive is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Dusty Olive within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9D9787 in HSL space. Pair Dusty Olive with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Dusty Olive Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty Olive from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU8-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Olive
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dusty Olive is Honed Soapstone (SW 9126). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Honed Soapstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Honed Soapstone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusty Olive
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Briarwood (HC-175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Olive without repainting risk. See the full Briarwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Olive
At Valspar, the closest color to Dusty Olive is Aspen Gray (6004-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.3 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aspen Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Olive
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dusty Olive is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Olive
At Glidden, the closest color to Dusty Olive is Stone Gray (PPG1023-5) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Olive
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dusty Olive is Dusky Gray (439-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Olive
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusty Olive. The nearest is Hunters Pointe (HGSW 3264) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hunters Pointe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusty Olive
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Dusty Olive is Calico Rock (DE6229). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 31). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Calico Rock and you'll get the same color. See the full Calico Rock swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusty Olive
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Antiquing (JG-128), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Olive without repainting risk. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusty Olive
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Dusty Olive. The nearest is Chemise (NO. 216) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chemise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusty Olive
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dusty Olive is Trenton Taupe (H113) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusty Olive
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Dusty Olive. The nearest is Rain Barrel (H0113) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dusty Olive
Rodda's nearest match is Anise (CA155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Olive without repainting risk. See the full Anise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusty Olive
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dusty Olive is Riff (C2-811) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riff swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dusty Olive
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Dusty Olive. The nearest is Bronson (BRONSON) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dusty Olive
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Dusty Olive. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dusty Olive
Backdrop has no exact twin of Dusty Olive. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusty Olive
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dusty Olive is Orestes (0379) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orestes swatch →