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Olive Green Dining Room Board and Batten Wall Molding
Olive Green Dining Room Board and Batten Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 13.9), dining room layout for 10, 12, 14 ft walls, cut list, calculator
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Overview
Olive Green is a dark green with a green undertone and a calculated LRV of 13.9. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 4.99:1, which gives clear contrast; painted tone-on-tone, the board and batten pattern shows only through its shadow lines.
Board and Batten layout on a 12 ft dining room wall
With battens every 16 in, a 12 ft wall takes 10 battens of 88 in plus a top rail: about 32.63 m of board including 10% waste. Check that the chair rail clears chair backs, usually 32 to 36 in.
Building the board and batten pattern
Fix the top rail level first, then hang the battens from it at 16 in spacing. Start from the center of the wall so the end gaps match.
Painting molding in Olive Green
Greens are the most popular color for tone-on-tone molding walls: the shadows of the frames add depth without breaking the color.
Wall elevation
Color data
| Color | Brand | Code | Hex | Calculated LRV | Undertone | Depth | Contrast vs white trim | Contrast vs black trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Green | Generic | #6B6B3A | 13.9 | green | dark | 4.99:1 | 2.97:1 |
Trim color pairings
| Pairing | Trim color | Hex | Contrast | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tone-on-tone | Olive Green | #6B6B3A | 1:1 | Trim painted the same color as the wall |
| matching white | Cream | #F2E8D2 | 4.55:1 | White with the closest undertone |
| contrast | White | #F4F3EE | 4.99:1 | Light trim for crisp contrast |
Dining Room wall sizes: board and batten accent wall layout
| Wall width | Battens | Batten height | Board incl. waste | Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 9 | 88 in | 28.83 m | 16 in |
| 12 ft | 10 | 88 in | 32.63 m | 16 in |
| 14 ft | 12 | 88 in | 38.89 m | 16 in |
Cut list for a 12 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical batten | 10 | 88 in |
| Top rail | 1 | 12 ft run |
| Mid rail | 1 | 12 ft run |
Pre-cut kits for this wall
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / KITShaker Square Grid Wall Paneling Kit | Pre-Cut MDF Decorative Wall Panels
From $270.00
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02 / KITDecorative Board and Batten Wall Accent Molding Kit | Pre-Cut & Ready to Assemble
From $775.00
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03 / KITHeritage DIY Board and Batten Panels, Pre-Cut MDF for Fast Installation | Unprimed W:75mm x T:8mm
From $581.00
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04 / KITQuick Install MDF Board and Batten Panels, Trim Wall Molding Kits | Easy DIY Solution W:75mm x T:8mm
From $592.00
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05 / KITPeel and Stick Board and Batten Picture Frame Molding Set | Easy Installation
From $115.30
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06 / KITBoard and Batten Wall Kit, Shaker Grid 1 to 5 Sets | Self-Adhesive Wainscoting
From $69.80
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How many battens for a 12 ft wall?
10 battens at 16 in spacing, plus a top rail across the 12 ft run.
Is Olive Green warm or cool?
Olive Green has a green undertone and reads as a dark green. Its calculated LRV is 13.9, so it absorbs light, so tone-on-tone molding reads as deep relief.
Should trim be the same color as Olive Green walls?
Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds clear contrast (4.99:1), and black trim gives 2.97:1.
How high should the chair rail be in a dining room?
About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. Check that the chair rail clears chair backs, usually 32 to 36 in.
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Sources & dates
Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.
- Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
- DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026