Holly Glen 9678 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BDCBBB, LRV 57 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light Year from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDCBBB · 9678
Holly Glen
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Holly Glen Technical Profile
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Holly Glen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Holly Glen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHolly Glen
Nearly identical
BehrLight Year
Light Year
Behr
Nearly identical
Niagara Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Prescott Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Misted Meadow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wedding Mint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Favored One
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Water .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Opaline
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rain Mist
Vista Paint
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Loden Frost
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Holly Glen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Holly Glen
#BDCBBB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD94
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Holly Glen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Holly Glen 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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Holly Glen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Holly Glen have?
Holly Glen by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Holly Glen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Holly Glen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Holly Glen are Light Year by Behr (a near-identical match), Jade Tinge by Behr (a near-identical match), Niagara Mist by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Holly Glen'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 Holly Glen?
Holly Glen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Holly Glen's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.