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Dunn-Edwards Holly BushDEA177 · #355D51 · LRV 9

Holly Bush reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DEA177 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS HOLLY BUSH
RGB 53, 93, 81LRV 9

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameHolly Bush
SKUDEA177
Hex#355D51
RGB53, 93, 81
HSL162°, 27%, 29%
LRV9
Undertonecool blue-green tone
FamilyTeal
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About Dunn-Edwards Holly Bush

At LRV 9, Holly Bush is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.

Holly Bush earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.

Closest matches by brand

9 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.96
All teal at Behr →
N430-7 · #335C52 · ΔE 0.96 · LRV 9
490F-7 · #325D4E · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 9
BXC-15 · #316159 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 10
PPF-02 · #3F5A50 · ΔE 3.5 · LRV 9

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.84
All teal at Benjamin Moore →
602 · #375C4F · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 9
651 · #336155 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 10
644 · #3E5C53 · ΔE 2.9 · LRV 9
2051-20 · #2D5D5A · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 9

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.24
All teal at Valspar →
5004-4C · #415A51 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 9.1
5005-6C · #445C4C · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 9.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.69
All teal at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1143-7 · #2D5B51 · ΔE 1.69 · LRV 9
PPG1139-7 · #305B4B · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 9
PPG13-30 · #3A5B55 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 9
PPG1144-7 · #365955 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 9

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All teal at Glidden →
PPG1143-7 · #2E5A50 · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 8
PPG1139-7 · #305A4A · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 8
PPG13-30 · #3A5A55 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 9
50GG 09/118 · #3E5B56 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 9

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.4
All teal at Dutch Boy →
229-7DB · #235C4D · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 9

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All teal at Diamond Vogel →
0711 · #2D5D4F · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 9

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.31
All teal at Hirshfield's →
H0094 · #3A5F4E · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 10

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.3
All teal at Rust-Oleum →
391445 · #41594C · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 9

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Holly Bush within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DEC779 · LRV 9
DEA179 · LRV 8
DESS29 · LRV 8
DET529 · LRV 9
DE5748 · LRV 9
DET539 · LRV 11

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #355D51 in HSL space. Pair Holly Bush with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#355D51 + #5D3541
TRIADIC
#355D51 · #51355D · #5D5135
ANALOGOUS
#355D3D · #355D51 · #35555D

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
7.4:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.84:1fail

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Holly Bush Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Holly Bush from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEA177 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Holly Bush

The closest Behr equivalent of Holly Bush is Silken Pine (N430-7). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). If Behr is your counter, order Silken Pine and you'll get the same color. See the full Silken Pine swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Holly Bush

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Holly Bush is Gondola Ride (602). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Gondola Ride and you'll get the same color. See the full Gondola Ride swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Holly Bush

Valspar has no exact twin of Holly Bush. The nearest is Canadian Fir (5004-4C) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9.1 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Canadian Fir swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Holly Bush

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Holly Leaf (PPG1143-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Holly Bush without repainting risk. See the full Holly Leaf swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Holly Bush

Glidden's nearest match is Holly Leaf (PPG1143-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Holly Bush without repainting risk. See the full Holly Leaf swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Holly Bush

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Holly Bush is Clover Green (229-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clover Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Holly Bush

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cute Pixie (0711), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Holly Bush without repainting risk. See the full Cute Pixie swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Holly Bush

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Holly Bush is Amish Green (H0094) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 9) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amish Green swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Holly Bush

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Holly Bush. The nearest is Rainforest Green (391445) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 9). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainforest Green swatch →

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