Ref. #355D51 · DEA177
Holly Bush
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Holly Bush Technical Profile
What color is Holly Bush? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #355D51. Colors similar to Holly Bush include Benjamin Moore Gondola Ride, Behr Silken Pine, Vista Paint Deep Loden Green. Holly Bush has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Holly Bush creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Holly Bush
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Holly Bush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Holly Bush
#355D51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4F6E76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Holly Bush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Holly Bush 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 Holly Bush.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Holly Bush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Holly Bush have?
Holly Bush by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Holly Bush from other brands?
The closest matches are Gondola Ride by Benjamin Moore (#385D50), Silken Pine by Behr (#335C52), Deep Loden Green by Vista Paint (#305E51). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Holly Bush?
Holly Bush has an LRV of 9.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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