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A match of Dulux Olive Green reads as a muted, medium-dark olive with a subdued yellow-green cast and an earthy brown undertone. It is not a clear or bright green; the lower chroma gives it a quiet, grounded look, and the low light reflectance keeps it on the darker side.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is well suited to practical parts and fixtures where a restrained olive finish is needed. Common uses include vents, switch covers, speaker grilles, brackets, shelf supports, railings, mailbox parts, shutters, pipe collars, hardware, and other removable pieces that can be sprayed evenly after proper preparation.
Because this color is fairly dark and muted, surface condition, film build, and sheen can affect how it reads. Darker substrates and uneven prep may show through more readily, and a glossier finish can make texture and edge variation more noticeable. On rough or patchy surfaces, the color may lean a little more brown or a little more green depending on coverage and lighting.
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Dulux's decorative paints enrich people's lives by bringing visual delight and lasting care to their surroundings. You probably don't realize it but, every day, wherever you go, you're looking at Dulux's work. From hospitals and schools to the house next door, Dulux's colors are chosen by professional decorators, contractors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts across Canada.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Dulux paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Dulux color by matching the original Dulux color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Dulux paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Dulux Color and may not match Dulux Color standards. Refer to Dulux Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Dulux color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
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Choose the finish based on how the item will be used, not just the color. A flatter finish usually reduces reflectivity, while glossier finishes are easier to wipe clean and can be more durable on high-contact parts. Keep in mind that the same match of Dulux Olive Green 45173 can look different as sheen changes, so the finish is part of the ordering decision.
If you want MyPerfectColor paint matched to Dulux Olive Green 45173 for a part, fixture, or surface, decide whether appearance, cleanup, or wear resistance matters most before you place the order.
Before ordering, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity you need. A custom-made match of Dulux Olive Green 45173 is made to order, so it is important to verify those details before checkout.
Because custom color orders are made specifically for your request, they should be chosen carefully. If the target is Dulux Olive Green 45173, make sure that is the exact brand color reference you want matched in MyPerfectColor paint.
Yes. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Dulux Olive Green 45173 is a practical option for small parts and hardware such as switch covers, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, knobs, and similar items. Spray application is often useful when you want a smooth, even coating on removable or hard-to-brush parts.
This is a MyPerfectColor match of Dulux Olive Green 45173, not the original Dulux paint product. For small items, the spray format can help you apply the color more evenly across metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated surfaces after proper preparation.
Coverage depends on the surface size, texture, hiding power, application method, and how many coats you plan to apply. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other paint formats often cover about 400 to 600 square feet, depending on the product and surface.
For a match of Dulux Olive Green 45173, estimate the total area first, then add for extra coats, rough textures, and any test spraying you may need. If the surface is uneven or porous, plan for more than a simple smooth-surface estimate.
It should be the MyPerfectColor match of Dulux Olive Green 45173, but the finished appearance can still change with lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces. The same color can read differently on a wall, a metal part, or a plastic piece once it is applied.
If you are matching Dulux Olive Green 45173 to an existing painted surface, the final result can also be influenced by the surface texture and the way the new coating sits next to older paint. That is why it helps to confirm the color reference and the product format before ordering.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Dulux Olive Green in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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MyPerfectColor offers custom spray paint matched to Dulux Olive Green which enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish. It is difficult to gauge spray paint coverage because it depends on how you apply it and the amount of overspray, but generally the 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. This paint sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Dulux Olive Green, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.