English Forest DE6280 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #606256, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #606256 · DE6280
English Forest
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
English Forest Technical Profile
HEX Code#606256
RGB96, 98, 86
Estimated LRV11.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With English Forest
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English Forest
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English Forest Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match English Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Forest are Dark Olive by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Flora by Valspar (a close digital match), Pewter Green by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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