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Holly Glen
57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Holly Glen Technical Profile
What color is Holly Glen? It's a light warm neutral with the hex code #BDCBBB. Colors similar to Holly Glen include Behr Light Year, Behr Jade Tinge, PPG Niagara Mist. Holly Glen has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 57, Holly Glen sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Holly Glen pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Holly Glen
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Holly Glen.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Holly Glen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Holly Glen have?
Holly Glen by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Holly Glen from other brands?
The closest matches are Light Year by Behr (#BFCDBE), Jade Tinge by Behr (#B9CABA), Niagara Mist by PPG (#BCC8BA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Holly Glen?
Holly Glen has an LRV of 57.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.