Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Providence Olive |
| SKU | HC-98 |
| Hex | #ACA182 |
| RGB | 172, 161, 130 |
| HSL | 44°, 20%, 59% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Providence Olive
Providence Olive sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Providence 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
18 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
Behr
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
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Providence Olive within Benjamin Moore'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 #ACA182 in HSL space. Pair Providence 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.
Benjamin Moore Providence Olive Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Providence 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 Benjamin Moore HC-98 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Providence Olive
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ruskin Room Green (SW 42), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Olive without repainting risk. See the full Ruskin Room Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Providence Olive
At Behr, the closest color to Providence Olive is Cricket (PPU9-22) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cricket swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Providence Olive
At Valspar, the closest color to Providence Olive is Summer Valley (V095-4) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Valley swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Providence Olive
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Foggy Beach (PPG11-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Olive without repainting risk. See the full Foggy Beach swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Providence Olive
At Glidden, the closest color to Providence Olive is Artichoke Leaf (70YY 34/180) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Providence Olive
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Yellow Sage (323-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Olive without repainting risk. See the full Yellow Sage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Providence Olive
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Providence Olive is Elk Run (HGSW 3204) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elk Run swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Providence Olive
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Hiking Trails (DESS23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Olive without repainting risk. See the full Hiking Trails swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Providence Olive
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Juniper Tree (JG-166), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Olive without repainting risk. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Providence Olive
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Mohalla (0351), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Olive without repainting risk. See the full Mohalla swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Providence Olive
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Providence Olive is Sandy Bluff (H0111) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandy Bluff swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Providence Olive
At Rodda, the closest color to Providence Olive is Lentil (CA161) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lentil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Providence Olive
C2 Paint's nearest match is Range (C2-873), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Providence Olive without repainting risk. See the full Range swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Providence Olive
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Providence Olive. The nearest is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Providence Olive
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Providence Olive is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Providence Olive
Backdrop has no exact twin of Providence Olive. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Providence Olive
At Kompozit, the closest color to Providence Olive is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →