Ref. #E0E8DB · DE5652
December Forest
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
December Forest Technical Profile
What color is December Forest? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E0E8DB. Colors similar to December Forest include PPG Summer Rain, Sherwin-Williams White Mint, Behr Silver Ash. December Forest has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, December Forest 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 December Forest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Summer Rain
PPG
Nearly identical
White Mint
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silver Ash
Behr
Nearly identical
Calm Thoughts
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Oak Grove
Valspar
Nearly identical
Calm Thoughts
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crimson Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Dewdrop
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With December Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
December Forest
#E0E8DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD89
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for December Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
December Forest 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 December Forest.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
December Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does December Forest have?
December Forest by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match December Forest from other brands?
The closest matches are Summer Rain by PPG (#E1E8DB), White Mint by Sherwin-Williams (#E0E7DA), Silver Ash by Behr (#DFE6D8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of December Forest?
December Forest has an LRV of 78.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why December Forest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.