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.
Ref. #606256 · DE6280
English Forest
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
English Forest Technical Profile
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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
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
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
English 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 English Forest.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why English Forest's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.