Tate Olive → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Benjamin Moore Tate Olive (HC-112), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Tate Olive
If you love Benjamin Moore Tate Olive but need a Behr alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Behr, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Tate Olive (HC-112) is a dark green with warm olive undertones. A warm olive green from the Historical Collection. Earthier and more yellow-green than Sandy Hook Gray. The color of old olive groves. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 14.88) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Tate Olive and every Behr color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Behr option is Laurel Garland (PPU11-09) with a Delta E of 5.2, which is a "good match" level match. Laurel Garland is grayer. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Behr Matches for Tate Olive
Laurel Garland is grayer.
| Tate Olive | Laurel Garland | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 14.88 | 23 |
| Hex | #797E6C | #969E91 |
| Undertone | Warm Olive | Dark Sage |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Tate Olive has warm olive undertones. A warm olive green from the Historical Collection. Earthier and more yellow-green than Sandy Hook Gray. The color of old olive groves.
Laurel Garland has dark sage undertones. A dark, muted sage green. Deeper than Sage Wisdom, lighter than In The Moment. The rich, earthy green of dried laurel leaves.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Tate Olive's warm olive quality may read differently than Laurel Garland's dark sage character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Tate Olive in Your Room
In bright light, the olive-green character is distinctive. In dim rooms, a warm dark gray-green. Historic and organic.
Laurel Garland in Your Room
In bright rooms, the sage is earthy and grounding. In dim rooms, reads as a warm dark gray-green. A solid mid-dark sage.
LRV and Brightness
Tate Olive has an LRV of 14.88, while Laurel Garland has an LRV of 23. That means Laurel Garland reflects more light. If you switch from Tate Olive to Laurel Garland, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Tate Olive
Benjamin Moore recommends Tate Olive for: exterior, kitchen, accent wall, office, living room. With an LRV of 14.88, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Laurel Garland is recommended for: kitchen, accent wall, exterior, office, bedroom. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Tate Olive in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Tate Olive (HC-112) is Laurel Garland (PPU11-09) with a Delta E of 5.2, which rates as a "good match" match. Laurel Garland is grayer. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Tate Olive is a Benjamin Moore color with warm olive undertones and an LRV of 14.88. Laurel Garland is a Behr color with dark sage undertones and an LRV of 23. With a Delta E of 5.2, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 5.2, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.