Ref. #DCECDC · DE5638
Cottage Green
80%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cottage Green Technical Profile
What color is Cottage Green? It's a light cool green with the hex code #DCECDC. Colors similar to Cottage Green include Vista Paint Welcome Spring, Benjamin Moore Bath Salts, Vista Paint Mint Grasshoper. Cottage Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Cottage Green reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Cottage Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cottage Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cottage Green
#DCECDC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD99
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cottage Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cottage Green Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Cottage Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cottage Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cottage Green have?
Cottage Green by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Cottage Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Welcome Spring by Vista Paint (#D8E9D9), Bath Salts by Benjamin Moore (#DBEBDE), Mint Grasshoper by Vista Paint (#E1F0DE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cottage Green?
Cottage Green has an LRV of 80.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cottage Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.