Olive Sprig (PPG1125-4)
A muted olive-sage green with gray undertones. Earthy and organic, like dried herbs or sage leaves. More saturated than a sage gray, less bold than a true olive. PPG's 2022 Color of the Year.
About PPG Olive Sprig
Olive Sprig (PPG1125-4) is a green from PPG's collection with an LRV of 34 and muted olive sage undertones. A muted olive-sage green with gray undertones. Earthy and organic, like dried herbs or sage leaves. More saturated than a sage gray, less bold than a true olive. PPG's 2022 Color of the Year.
Olive Sprig is a deeper color with an LRV of 34, meaning it absorbs more light than it reflects. This gives it real drama and sophistication. It works well on accent walls, exterior siding, front doors, cabinets, and architectural features where you want a bold statement. In a full room application, make sure you have adequate lighting and use bright white trim to prevent the space from feeling too dark.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Olive Sprig has an LRV of 34, placing it in the medium-dark range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Olive Sprig has muted olive sage undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A muted olive-sage green with gray undertones. Earthy and organic, like dried herbs or sage leaves. More saturated than a sage gray, less bold than a true olive. PPG's 2022 Color of the Year. Neutral undertones give you the most flexibility in decorating. This color should coordinate well with both warm elements (wood, brass, cream) and cool elements (chrome, marble, blue-gray), making it a versatile foundation for any design direction.
Lighting Behavior
In bright light, the green is soft and organic. In dim rooms, the gray takes over, giving it a moody, natural quality. The olive lean distinguishes it from bluer greens.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Olive Sprig with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Olive Sprig
PPG recommends Olive Sprig for: kitchen, living room, bedroom, exterior, accent wall.
On an accent wall, Olive Sprig creates a focal point that draws the eye and adds visual depth to the room. Pair it with a lighter color on the remaining walls for the best contrast.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to PPG Olive Sprig from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Benjamin Moore Matches
Sandy Hook Gray is the closest BM match. Both are muted sage greens with similar depth and organic quality.
View all Benjamin Moore matches →Sherwin Williams Matches
Evergreen Fog is close. Both are muted sage-greens, though Evergreen Fog may be slightly grayer.
View all Sherwin Williams matches →Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for PPG Olive Sprig is Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Evergreen Fog is close. Both are muted sage-greens, though Evergreen Fog may be slightly grayer. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Olive Sprig has muted olive sage undertones. A muted olive-sage green with gray undertones. Earthy and organic, like dried herbs or sage leaves. More saturated than a sage gray, less bold than a true olive. PPG's 2022 Color of the Year. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Olive Sprig (PPG1125-4) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34, which puts it in the medium-dark range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 34, this is a darker color that creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Pair it with bright white trim for the best contrast.
Olive Sprig leans neutral, with muted olive sage undertones that do not strongly push warm or cool. This makes it one of the more versatile colors in its family, pairing well with both warm and cool accent colors and finishes. In bright light, the green is soft and organic. In dim rooms, the gray takes over, giving it a moody, natural quality. The olive lean distinguishes it from bluer greens.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.