# RAL Classic Olive drab

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/olive-drab-ral-6022](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-drab-ral-6022)

RAL Classic Olive drab RAL 6022 is a deep, subdued olive-brown with a noticeably earthy cast. Its low brightness gives it substantial visual weight, so it reads especially well on cabinetry, doors, built-in shelving, or a single accent wall rather than throughout a small, dim room. In daylight, this shade can show more of its restrained olive character, while warmer artificial light may bring forward the brown undertone. Pair it with warm white, sand, clay, or natural oak for a grounded palette, or use blackened metal and aged brass to sharpen its darker edge. Matte finishes suit its muted character particularly well on interior woodwork and exterior details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** RAL Classic
- **Color name:** Olive drab
- **Color code:** RAL 6022
- **HEX:** #3A3327
- **RGB:** 58, 51, 39
- **LRV:** 6.32%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 38° Saturation: 32.76% Value: 22.75%
- **HSL:** hsl(38, 20, 19)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.07 Yellow: 32.76 Key: 77.25
- **YIQ:** Y: 51.725 I: 8.027 Q: -2.254
- **XYZ:** X: 3.295 Y: 3.414 Z: 2.404
- **CIE Lab:** L:21.63 a:0.833 b:8.77
- **CIE Luv:** L:21.63 u:4.421 v:8.297
- **Decimal:** 3814183
- **Hunter Lab:** 18.476, -0.501, 5.218

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Grey olive](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-olive-ral-6006)
- [RAL Classic Brown green](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-green-ral-6008)
- [RAL Effect RAL 840-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-840-6)
- [RAL Classic Yellow olive](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-olive-ral-6014)
- [RAL Classic Black olive](https://plan-home.com/color/black-olive-ral-6015)
- [RAL Classic Grey brown](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-brown-ral-8019)
- [RAL Effect RAL 840-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-840-m)
- [RAL Effect RAL 870-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-870-6)
- [RAL Classic Sepia brown](https://plan-home.com/color/sepia-brown-ral-8014)
- [RAL Classic Umbra grey](https://plan-home.com/color/umbra-grey-ral-7022)
- [RAL Classic Signal black](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-black-ral-9004)
- [RAL Effect RAL 790-M](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-790-m)
- [RAL Classic Traffic black](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-black-ral-9017)
- [RAL Classic Bottle green](https://plan-home.com/color/bottle-green-ral-6007)
- [RAL Effect RAL 850-6](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-850-6)
- [RAL Classic Terra brown](https://plan-home.com/color/terra-brown-ral-8028)
- [Tikkurila Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-y498)
- [RAL Classic Black grey](https://plan-home.com/color/black-grey-ral-7021)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [RAL Classic Yellow olive](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-olive-ral-6014)

## Complementary colors
- [RAL Classic Pigeon blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pigeon-blue-ral-5014)
- [RAL Classic Black blue](https://plan-home.com/color/black-blue-ral-5004)
- [RAL Classic Violet Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-blue-ral-5000)
- [RAL Classic Pastel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-blue-ral-5024)
- [RAL Classic Distant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/distant-blue-ral-5023)
- [RAL Classic Brillant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/brillant-blue-ral-5007)
- [RAL Classic Steel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-blue-ral-5011)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.