Olive is sage's moodier sibling — earthier, more decisive, beautiful against timber and stone. It anchors English-scullery and heritage schemes without going dark.
The exact RAL codes to spec
Colour names drift between suppliers; RAL codes do not. These are the three we mix most for olive green cabinet projects:
| RAL 6003 | Olive Green |
| RAL 6013 | Reed Green |
| RAL 6006 | Grey Olive |
Every code sprays in super-matte through high gloss; approve the sprayed sample in your room's light before production — sheen shifts colour a half-step.
What to pair it with
Olive Green performs best beside aged brass, walnut accents, travertine, warm plaster whites. Keep undertone temperature consistent across counters, metals and floors and the scheme locks together on its own.
Where it works best
Specify olive green for tall pantry runs, islands, boot rooms, libraries. For dosing strategies — island-only colour, two-tone splits — see the two-tone formulas guide.
Door designs to carry it
The colour reads differently by profile: on our Jonquil, Heron, Ivy designs it shows its full range from calm to characterful. All are lacquered to order in any code above — browse the gallery for the complete set.
The mistake to avoid
Under cool LED strips olive turns military — warm the lighting to 2700–3000 K before judging the sample.