December Forest DE5652 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E0E8DB, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Rain from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0E8DB · DE5652
December Forest
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
December Forest Technical Profile
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December Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to December Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsDecember Forest
Nearly identical
PPGSummer Rain
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
Woodland White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Celadon Vase
Kilz
Nearly identical
Misted Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample December Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match December Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to December Forest are Summer Rain by PPG (a near-identical match), White Mint by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Silver Ash by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting December Forest'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 December Forest?
December Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 78.7, 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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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.