Holly Leaf
PPG1143-7 · #2D5B51 · LRV 9 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Dark Night4
- 2Holly Leaf9
- 3Hidden Gem14
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Holly Leaf, Really?
Holly Leaf reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how PPG / Glidden PPG1143-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Holly Leaf
Holly Leaf 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.
How Lighting Changes Holly Leaf
At LRV 9, Holly Leaf 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.
Most complaints about Holly Leaf are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1143-7 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Jungle Green490F-7 · Behr | 2.3 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Gondola Ride602 · Benjamin Moore | 2.3 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Holly LeafPPG1143-7 · Glidden | 0.5 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Clover Green229-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.8 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Holly BushDEA177 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.7 | 9 | Color page → |
| Diamond Vogel | Cute Pixie0711 · Diamond Vogel | 1.8 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar PPG / Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Holly Leaf within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #2D5B51 in HSL space. Pair Holly Leaf with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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