Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Olive Rush |
| SKU | 6006-6B |
| Hex | #A19464 |
| RGB | 161, 148, 100 |
| HSL | 47°, 24%, 51% |
| LRV | 29.9 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Olive Rush
Olive Rush sits in the mid-range at LRV 29.9, 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.
Olive Rush 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
14 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Olive Rush within Valspar'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 #A19464 in HSL space. Pair Olive Rush 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.
Valspar Olive Rush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Olive Rush 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 Valspar 6006-6B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Olive Rush
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Olive Rush. The nearest is Lemon Verbena (SW 7726) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Verbena swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Olive Rush
At Behr, the closest color to Olive Rush is Hidden Treasure (N300-5) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hidden Treasure swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Olive Rush
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hiking Path (524), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Olive Rush without repainting risk. See the full Hiking Path swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Olive Rush
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Olive Rush is Tapenade (PPG11-32) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapenade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Olive Rush
At Glidden, the closest color to Olive Rush is Tapenade (PPG11-32) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapenade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Olive Rush
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Olive Rush is Bronze Yellow (321-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronze Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Olive Rush
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Olive Rush. The nearest is Mountain Moss (HGSW 2233) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 29.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mountain Moss swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Olive Rush
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Grape Leaves (DE5495), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Olive Rush without repainting risk. See the full Grape Leaves swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Olive Rush
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Olive Rush is All Nighter (0332) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29.9) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full All Nighter swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Olive Rush
C2 Paint's nearest match is Limelight (BD75), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Olive Rush without repainting risk. See the full Limelight swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Olive Rush
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Olive Rush. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Olive Rush
Kompozit has no exact twin of Olive Rush. The nearest is There's No Place Like Home (0318) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 29.9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full There's No Place Like Home swatch →