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Ref. #606256 · DE6280

English Forest

12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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English Forest DE6280 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #606256, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Olive from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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English Forest Technical Profile

HEX Code#606256
RGB96, 98, 86
LRV11.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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English Forest in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to English 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-EdwardsEnglish Forest
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDark Olive

Dark Olive

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Flora

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pewter Green

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Serpentine

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Plunge Pool

PPG

Nearly identical

Ashton Grey

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Serpentine

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Pastoral

Behr

Very similar

Dark Umber

Kilz

Very similar

Concrete Grey

RAL

Very similar

Reduced Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With English Forest

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

English Forest

#606256

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#6E8D5E

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for English Forest

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dark Olive

Complement

Hematite

English Forest Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Creek

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

Pop

Viva Las Vegas

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Fox

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Pride

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bellflower

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Charcoal Sketch

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Marengo

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Downing to Earth

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Newbury Moss

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Manchester Brown

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Heather Field

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Softened Green

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#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

English Forest — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does English Forest have?
English Forest by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample English Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match English Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Forest are Dark Olive by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Flora by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pewter Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting English 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 English Forest?
English Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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