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Dunn-Edwards Olive BranchDET503 · #7C826B · LRV 22

Why this color. Muted olive that recurs in DE landscape-inspired palettes.

Olive Branch reads as a green / cool — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the spec, what Dunn-Edwards DET503 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS OLIVE BRANCH
RGB 124, 130, 107LRV 22

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameOlive Branch
SKUDET503
Hex#7C826B
RGB124, 130, 107
HSL76°, 10%, 46%
LRV22
Undertonegreen / cool
FamilyGreen

About Dunn-Edwards Olive Branch

With an LRV of 22, Olive Branch is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.

Olive Branch works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.

Closest matches by brand

16 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 green from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.15
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6179 · #7F8266 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 21
SW 6186 · #7B8070 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 21
SW 6193 · #7A8775 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 23

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.35
All green at Behr →
720D-5 · #7E816A · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 21
PPU11-18 · #7B8370 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 22
BNC-36 · #7E806A · ΔE 1.92 · LRV 21
MQ6-16 · #788471 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 22

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All green at Benjamin Moore →
475 · #7B8068 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 21
CC-600 · #7B8068 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 21
HC-122 · #798064 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 21
HC-112 · #818066 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 22

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.23
All green at Valspar →
5006-4B · #7A856F · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 22
5007-4B · #788366 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 21.2
6001-4B · #808063 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 21
8004-28F · #7C7F70 · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 21

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.83
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1126-6 · #7A7E65 · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 20
PPG1129-6 · #778471 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 22
FLLW618 · #76846B · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 21
PPG1028-5 · #81806E · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 21

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All green at Glidden →
PPG1126-6 · #797E65 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 20
10GY 20/179 · #798263 · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 20
PPG1129-6 · #768371 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 21
PPG1028-5 · #817F6E · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 21

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.08
All green at Dutch Boy →
325-4DB · #7D8366 · ΔE 2.08 · LRV 22
425-5DB · #7B8070 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 21
HGSW 3243 · #7F8266 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 21
HGSW 6179 · #7F8266 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 21
HGSW 3263 · #7B8070 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 21
HGSW 6186 · #7B8070 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 21

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.93
All green at Magnolia Home →
JG-61 · #777E6A · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 20
JG-09 · #79836F · ΔE 2 · LRV 21

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.82
All green at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 34 · #768769 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 22

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.34
All green at Diamond Vogel →
0437 · #788068 · ΔE 1.34 · LRV 20
0429 · #81876C · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 23
0458 · #778575 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 22

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All green at Hirshfield's →
0429 · #7B8267 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 22
0416 · #81825F · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 23

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All green at Rodda →
CA173 · #808873 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 23
R059 · #788770 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 23
CA174 · #747A6C · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 19

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All green at C2 Paint →
C2-935 · #7D7E69 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 20
C2-938 · #838575 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 23
C2-937 · #778075 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 21

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.55
All green at Backdrop →
BD-HF · #7C8478 · ΔE 4.55 · LRV 22
BD-OS · #7E7C5C · ΔE 5 · LRV 18

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All green at Kompozit →
0429 · #7B8267 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 21
0416 · #81825F · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 21

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Olive Branch within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DE6258 · LRV 20
DE5656 · LRV 20
DE6265 · LRV 19
DET515 · LRV 20
DE6272 · LRV 19
DE6244 · LRV 19

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #7C826B in HSL space. Pair Olive Branch with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#7C826B + #716B82
TRIADIC
#7C826B · #6B7C82 · #826B7C
ANALOGOUS
#827D6B · #7C826B · #71826B

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.99:1AA Large
Sample text on black
5.26:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Olive Branch Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Olive Branch 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 DET503 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Olive Branch

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Olive Branch is Artichoke (SW 6179) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Olive Branch

Behr's nearest match is Mocha Accent (720D-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Olive Branch without repainting risk. See the full Mocha Accent swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Olive Branch

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Olive Branch is Galápagos Green (475). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Galápagos Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Galápagos Green swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Olive Branch

At Valspar, the closest color to Olive Branch is Ginkgo Tree (5006-4B) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginkgo Tree swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Olive Branch

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Olive Branch is Wright Quiet Green (FLLW618) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Quiet Green swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Olive Branch

At Glidden, the closest color to Olive Branch is Lottery Winnings (PPG1129-6) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lottery Winnings swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Olive Branch

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Olive Branch is Balsam Sprig (325-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balsam Sprig swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Olive Branch

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Olive Branch is Lichen & Liverwort (HGSW 3243) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lichen & Liverwort swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Olive Branch

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Olive Branch is Olive Grove (JG-09) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Grove swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Olive Branch

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Olive Branch. The nearest is Calke Green (NO. 34) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calke Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Olive Branch

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bowling Green (0437), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Olive Branch without repainting risk. See the full Bowling Green swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Olive Branch

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Pendula Garden (0429), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Olive Branch without repainting risk. See the full Pendula Garden swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Olive Branch

Rodda has no exact twin of Olive Branch. The nearest is Forest Walk (R059) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Forest Walk swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Olive Branch

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Olive Branch is Pondstone (C2-935) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 20 vs 22) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pondstone swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Olive Branch

Backdrop has no exact twin of Olive Branch. The nearest is Hartford (BD-HF) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hartford swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Olive Branch

Kompozit's nearest match is Pendula Garden (0429), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Olive Branch without repainting risk. See the full Pendula Garden swatch →

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