English Holly DE5649 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #68846A, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #68846A · DE5649
English Holly
21%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
English Holly Technical Profile
HEX Code#68846A
RGB104, 132, 106
Estimated LRV20.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With English Holly
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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
Digital 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
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match English Holly from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Holly are Fairmont Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Weeping Willow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Bitter Arugula by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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