English Holly DE5649 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #68846A, LRV 21 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fairmont Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #68846A · DE5649
English Holly
21%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
English Holly Technical Profile
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English Holly in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to English Holly 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 Holly
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFairmont Green
Fairmont Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bitter Arugula
Kilz
Nearly identical
Jadite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pine Green
Valspar
Very similar
Awning Stripe Green
PPG
Very similar
Spruce Spring
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grasshopper
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Boreal
Behr
Very similar
Calke Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Garden Fresh
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cement Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With English Holly
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
English Holly
#68846A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#79A693
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English Holly
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English Holly 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
English Holly — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does English Holly have?
English Holly by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Holly in your own space before committing.
What colors match English Holly from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Holly are Fairmont Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Weeping Willow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bitter Arugula by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting English Holly'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 Holly?
English Holly has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.5, 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 Holly's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.