Ref. #95B388 · DE5612
Foliage
40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Foliage Technical Profile
What color is Foliage? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #95B388. Colors similar to Foliage include MPC Gelid Green Met., Vista Paint Little Green Frog, Dutch Boy Perrenial Garden. Foliage has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Foliage depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Foliage
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Foliage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Foliage
#95B388
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Foliage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Foliage 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 Foliage.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Foliage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Foliage have?
Foliage by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Foliage from other brands?
The closest matches are Gelid Green Met. by MPC (#93B488), Little Green Frog by Vista Paint (#9AB78B), Perrenial Garden by Dutch Boy (#9AB68E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Foliage?
Foliage has an LRV of 40.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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