Dirty Olive Green paint sample (matt, 60ml)

Dirty Olive Green is an earthy green-grey paint colour with yellow undertones, able to bring a much-needed warmth to any space and surface.

This colour reminds us of the lichen-covered stones of ancient ruins in Cambodia, as well as the desert landscapes of Joshua Tree in California — both creating a unique beautiful scenery for every nature lover or traveller. In pop culture, you’ll be able to spot this shade in Liv Tyler’s iconic plaid mini skirt + combat boots outfit combo in the 1995 cult classic Empire Records. It’s the exact same shade featured in the 1957 film The Bridge on the River Kwai where the British soldiers wear khaki uniforms — a colour that conveys resilience and endurance in the jungle.

Use this earthy olive green paint colour as a bold accent colour within neutral interior schemes, especially if your style matches the Japandi or Scandinavian home aesthetics. Bonus points: add it to the ceiling in living rooms or bedrooms as the perfect pair for warm neutrals, creamy beiges or soft greys.