Tate Olive → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Benjamin Moore Tate Olive (HC-112), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Tate Olive
If you love Benjamin Moore Tate Olive but need a Valspar 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 Valspar, 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 Valspar 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 Valspar 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 good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Tate Olive. Gravity Dark (VR093A) comes in with a Delta E of 2.1, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Gravity Dark is the closest Valspar option at LRV 14. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Tate Olive
Gravity Dark is the closest Valspar option at LRV 14. Very close match.
| Tate Olive | Gravity Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 14.88 | 14 |
| Hex | #797E6C | #747E72 |
| Undertone | Warm Olive | Dark Moss Green |
| 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.
Gravity Dark has dark moss green undertones. A dark, mossy green. Valspar's deepest sage. Earthy and dramatic, like a forest floor carpeted in moss.
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 Gravity Dark's dark moss green 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.
Gravity Dark in Your Room
In bright rooms, the moss-green is visible and organic. In dim rooms, a dark, moody gray-green.
LRV and Brightness
Tate Olive has an LRV of 14.88, while Gravity Dark has an LRV of 14. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
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.
Gravity Dark is recommended for: accent wall, exterior, kitchen cabinets, front door, powder room. 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 Valspar match for Tate Olive (HC-112) is Gravity Dark (VR093A) with a Delta E of 2.1, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Gravity Dark is the closest Valspar option at LRV 14. Very close match. 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. Gravity Dark is a Valspar color with dark moss green undertones and an LRV of 14. With a Delta E of 2.1, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. 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 2.1, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar 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.