Military Green DE5530 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #969565, estimated LRV 29 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Retro Avocado from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #969565 · DE5530
Military Green
29%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Military Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#969565
RGB150, 149, 101
Estimated LRV28.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Military Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Military Green
#969565
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#98AC82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Military Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Military Green 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
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Military Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Military Green have?
Military Green by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Military Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Military Green are Retro Avocado by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Green Cast by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Green Cast by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Military Green'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 Military Green?
Military Green has a estimated lightness value of 28.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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