Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Eastlake Olive |
| SKU | DET506 |
| Hex | #A9A482 |
| RGB | 169, 164, 130 |
| HSL | 52°, 18%, 59% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Eastlake Olive
Eastlake Olive sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Eastlake 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
17 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Eastlake Olive within Dunn-Edwards'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 #A9A482 in HSL space. Pair Eastlake 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.
Dunn-Edwards Eastlake Olive Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Eastlake 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 Dunn-Edwards DET506 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Eastlake Olive is Ruskin Room Green (SW 42) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruskin Room Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
Behr's nearest match is Dried Rosemary (S350-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Eastlake Olive without repainting risk. See the full Dried Rosemary swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Eastlake Olive is Bassett Hall Green (CW-480) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bassett Hall Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
At Valspar, the closest color to Eastlake Olive is Summer Valley (V095-4) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) 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 Eastlake Olive
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Eastlake Olive is Envy (PPG1123-5) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Envy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
The closest Glidden equivalent of Eastlake Olive is Artichoke Leaf (70YY 34/180). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Artichoke Leaf and you'll get the same color. See the full Artichoke Leaf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Eastlake Olive is Yellow Sage (323-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Sage swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Eastlake Olive is Juniper Tree (JG-166) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Eastlake Olive is French Pear (0415) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Pear swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
At Rodda, the closest color to Eastlake Olive is Lentil (CA161) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) 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 Eastlake Olive
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Eastlake Olive is Creeping Thyme (BD77) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Creeping Thyme swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
Clare has no exact twin of Eastlake Olive. The nearest is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Eastlake Olive. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Eastlake Olive
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Eastlake Olive. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →