Benjamin Moore Olive Branch 2143-30

Official page:Olive Branch 2143-30
Code:2143-30
Name:Olive Branch
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Olive Branch?

Enhance your space with the rich and earthy tones of Olive Branch (Benjamin Moore 2143-30). This versatile color brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any room. Pair Olive Branch with warm neutrals like soft beige or creamy whites to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. For a more dramatic look, consider combining it with deep charcoal gray or navy blue accents. Whether used as a wall color or in furniture pieces, Olive Branch adds a touch of understated elegance to your home decor. Elevate your space with this timeless hue that complements a range of styles.

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What are Benjamin Moore Olive Branch undertones?

Olive Branch has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#A59C79

RGB code:

165, 156, 121

Is Benjamin Moore Olive Branch 2143-30 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 48°, this Green reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

2143-30 Olive Branch HSL code: 48, 20%, 56%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Olive Branch

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Olive Branch:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

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Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Olive Branch with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 228, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

LRV of Olive Branch

Olive Branch has an LRV of 32.85% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 32.85%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#A59C79Copy color code
RGB Decimal165, 156, 121Copy color code
RGB Percent64.71%, 61.18%, 47.45%Copy color code
HSVHue: 48° Saturation: 26.67% Value: 64.71%Copy color code
HSLhsl(48, 20, 56)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.45 Yellow: 26.67 Key: 35.29Copy color code
YIQY: 154.701 I: 16.61 Q: -8.988Copy color code
XYZX: 30.857 Y: 33.157 Z: 22.859Copy color code
CIE LabL:64.288 a:-2.428 b:19.561Copy color code
CIE LuvL:64.288 u:7.501 v:26.491Copy color code
Decimal10853497Copy color code
Hunter Lab57.583, -5.117, 16.771Copy color code
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