Ripe Olive
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6209
Ripe Olive is a very dark olive green that reads nearly black until light hits it, when the green warmth surfaces. That duality makes it a compelling alternative to charcoal on front doors, accent walls, kitchen islands, and exteriors. It is moodier and browner than Pewter Green, with a distinctly organic depth.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Topsoil CC-692 (#42483E) · Fatigue Green 2140-10 (#4B4B3F) · Tavern Charcoal CW-90 (#524F44)
Farrow & Ball: Carriage Green No. 94 (#434D48) · Studio Green No. 93 (#464D4A) · Grate Black No. 9920 (#454341)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Foxhall Green SW 9184 (#454B40) · Olympic Range SW 7750 (#424C44) · Andiron SW 6174 (#424036)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Ripe Olive?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Ripe Olive SW 6209 is #44483D. In RGB that is 68, 72, 61. Use these values to reproduce Ripe Olive in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Ripe Olive?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Ripe Olive is Topsoil CC-692 (#42483E). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Ripe Olive warm or cool?
Ripe Olive is a warm dark green. The olive base carries brown warmth that separates it from cooler near-blacks like Iron Ore. At an LRV of approximately 6, it absorbs most light and will read black in dim rooms, revealing green mainly in daylight. Use it where light can reach it, and pair it with warm whites, oak, and brass to draw the green out.
Why does Ripe Olive look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #44483D as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Ripe Olive have?
Ripe Olive has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 6, meaning it reflects about 6% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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