December Forest DE5652 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E0E8DB, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #E0E8DB · DE5652
December Forest
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
December Forest Technical Profile
HEX Code#E0E8DB
RGB224, 232, 219
Estimated LRV78.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#E5EDE2
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#E3E8DD
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Colors That Work With December Forest
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match December Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to December Forest are Summer Rain by PPG (a close digital match), White Mint by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Silver Ash by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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