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Virgin Olive Oil
Virgin Olive Oil is a very light, warm color with warm (red, orange or yellow) character. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 70.3, so it reflects roughly 70% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #E2DCAB |
|---|---|
| RGB | 226, 220, 171 |
| HSL | 53°, 49%, 78% |
| Estimated LRV | 70.3 |
| Temperature | warm |
| Text on it | Black text, contrast 15.1:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
Reflects most of the light that hits it. Good for ceilings, small or dark rooms and whole-house walls. In north light very light colors can look flat or slightly gray, so test a large sample.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light all day; a warm color like this one helps balance it.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light that will make this color look warmer and more saturated in the afternoon.
Rooms it suits
- Small rooms and hallways
- Ceilings
- Rooms with little daylight
- Open-plan main walls
A 60-30-10 palette built on Virgin Olive Oil
Virgin Olive Oil
White Beach
Imperial Lilac
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Imperial Lilac#A99FCFAnalogous
Frozen Forest#CFE8B6Analogous
Cashew Nut#EDCCB3Triadic
Bay#B3E2D3Triadic
Velvet Horizon#D39ED2Split complementary
Life at Sea#AFC9DCTints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Virgin Olive Oil in real paint
Virgin Olive Oil is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.