Cottage Green DE5638 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DCECDC, LRV 80 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Welcome Spring from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCECDC · DE5638
Cottage Green
80%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Cottage Green Technical Profile
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Cottage Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cottage Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCottage Green
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWelcome Spring
Welcome Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pettifor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Frosty Mint
PPG
Nearly identical
Bath Salts
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mint Grasshopper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Juniper Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Mint Intermezzo
Valspar
Nearly identical
Creamy Mint
Kilz
Very similar
Mint Condition
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Air .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cottage Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cottage Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cottage Green are Welcome Spring by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pettifor by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Frosty Mint by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cottage Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cottage Green?
Cottage Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.