Olympic Range
What Olympic Range Actually Looks Like
Olympic Range reads like the deep shadow under a dense evergreen canopy. At LRV 6.7, this is a seriously dark color, but it never feels black. In person, you pick up on its green heart right away, a muted forest tone that sits squarely between green and charcoal. In bright daylight it reveals more of that sage green character. In dim or north-facing light it can recede toward a very dark neutral gray. It holds more visible green than you might expect from the swatch chip, especially on large surfaces where undertones amplify.
Olympic Range Undertones
The primary undertone is green, leaning sage rather than jewel-toned or emerald. There is a noticeable gray backbone that keeps the color grounded and earthy rather than lively. Some designers read a faint cool blue in certain lighting, though most agree this color stays firmly in the warm-to-neutral green camp. The sage quality is what separates Olympic Range from a straightforward dark charcoal. Under warm incandescent light, the green comes forward. Under cool LED light, the gray takes over and the color can flatten out, so your bulb choice matters here.
Where Olympic Range Works Best
Olympic Range is built for moments where you want drama without flash. It works beautifully on a front door, giving your entry a handsome, woodsy presence that pairs naturally with stone, brick, and warm wood tones. On kitchen cabinets, especially lowers, it creates that rich, collected look that designers keep coming back to. It is also a strong accent wall color in living rooms and bedrooms where you want the wall to feel like it is wrapping you in rather than closing in on you. On exteriors, it reads as a distinguished deep green that shifts with the weather and light, looking almost black on overcast days and revealing its true green in sunshine. Pair it with brass or aged bronze hardware to bring out its warmth.
Where to put Olympic Range
This is one of Olympic Range's best applications. A single coat of this deep green on a front door creates instant curb appeal, especially against white or cream siding. It reads as confident and classic without trending toward black. Pair with brass or oil-rubbed bronze hardware for a timeless look.
On lower cabinets, Olympic Range anchors a kitchen with weight and warmth. Keep uppers in Alabaster or Pure White so the room does not feel like a cave. Brass pulls, butcher block counters, and open wood shelving are natural companions. Expect the green to read a bit richer under task lighting.
In a living room or bedroom, a single wall in Olympic Range creates a focal point that feels enveloping rather than aggressive. Place it behind a sofa, bed, or fireplace. Keep adjacent walls light, a warm white works well, and let the accent wall do the heavy lifting.
Olympic Range works as either a full exterior body color or as a dramatic trim and shutter accent. As a body color it gives cottage, craftsman, and colonial homes a quiet authority. On trim against a lighter siding, it frames windows and rooflines cleanly. Expect it to look darker outdoors than on your fan deck.
What to Pair With Olympic Range
Olympic Range needs contrast to breathe. Its coordinating colors lean into that idea. Alabaster brings a creamy, warm white that softens the drama. Pure White offers a crisper, cooler contrast if you want a more modern edge. And Oyster Bay, a muted blue-green, acts as a tonal bridge for a layered palette that stays in the same cool, natural family.
Olympic Range vs similar colors
All comparisons are matched against Olympic Range at LRV 6.7.
Colors that clash with Olympic Range
At LRV 6.7, Olympic Range absorbs a lot of light. In rooms with small windows or no overhead lighting, it can read almost black and lose its green identity entirely.
Under daylight-rated or cool white LED bulbs, the gray undertone dominates and the color can look flat and lifeless, more like a dark charcoal than a forest green.
Pairing this deep green with a stark, blue-toned white can create too much contrast and make the trim look clinical against the moody wall.
Common questions
Olympic Range has an LRV of 6.7, which puts it firmly in the deep, dark range. It absorbs most of the light that hits it, so plan your lighting carefully.
It is both, and the balance shifts with lighting. In natural daylight the sage green undertone is clearly visible. In dim or artificially lit rooms, the gray takes over. Most people in person read it as a very dark green with gray support rather than a gray with green in it.
Alabaster SW 7008 is the most popular pairing. Its warm, creamy white softens the contrast. Pure White SW 7005 works if you prefer a crisper, more modern look. Avoid blue-toned or stark whites, which can make the pairing feel cold.
You can, but approach it intentionally. In a small powder room or closet-turned-office, going fully dark can actually feel cocooning and dramatic in a good way. Just add strong lighting and keep trim and ceiling light to maintain some contrast.
Yes, it is a popular choice for lower kitchen cabinets paired with a light upper. The deep green reads as sophisticated without being as stark as black. Brass or unlacquered brass hardware is the classic companion.
Essex Green HC-188 from Benjamin Moore is widely considered the nearest match. It shares a similar deep green base with gray undertones. Essex Green may lean a touch cooler and darker, so test samples side by side before committing.