Little Greene Olive Colour 72
| Official page: | Olive Colour 72 |
| Code: | 72 |
| Name: | Olive Colour |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene Olive Colour?
Elevate your space with the sophisticated charm of 'Little Greene 72 Olive Colour'. This rich and earthy green hue (code 72) adds depth and a touch of nature to any room. Pair it with warm neutrals like ivory or sandy beige for a classic and timeless look. To create a modern and trendy vibe, combine it with metallic accents in gold or copper. 'Olive Colour' (code 72) effortlessly complements deep navy blues and mustard yellows for a bold and striking color scheme. Embrace the versatility of this stunning shade to bring a sense of tranquility and refinement to your interior design.
Little Greene 72 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Little Greene 72 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
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Olive Colour for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm green hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Little Greene Olive Colour reviews (5 photos)
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What are Little Greene Olive Colour undertones?
Olive Colour 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:
#42431F
RGB code:
66, 67, 31
Is Little Greene Olive Colour 72 cool or warm?
With a hue of 62°, this dark green reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
72 Olive Colour HSL code: 62, 37%, 19%
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 Colour
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:


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Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #42431f | |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 67, 31 | |
| RGB Percent | 25.88%, 26.27%, 12.16% | |
| HSV | Hue: 62° Saturation: 53.73% Value: 26.27% | |
| HSL | hsl(62, 37, 19) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.49 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 53.73 Key: 73.73 | |
| YIQ | Y: 62.597 I: 10.972 Q: -11.415 | |
| XYZ | X: 4.501 Y: 5.272 Z: 2.076 | |
| CIE Lab | L:27.495 a:-6.579 b:21.558 | |
| CIE Luv | L:27.495 u:0.949 v:21.436 | |
| Decimal | 4342559 | |
| Hunter Lab | 22.96, -5.185, 10.71 |






