Holly Glen
We've categorized Holly Glen as a versatile and reflective Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#BDCBBB
LRV
56.99
Holly Glen in Real Rooms
Holly Glen has a high LRV of 56.99 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, front door, bedroom, home office, dining room, patio, kitchen, living room, house and mudroom.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Holly Glen on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
Holly Glen — minimalist bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Holly Glen. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
stylish front door featuring Holly Glen by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
The bedroom is where Holly Glen really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
A boho bedroom painted in Holly Glen
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1 Home Office Photo
The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Holly Glen is calm without being inert — it creates the kind of visual quiet that supports sustained focus. Lean into darker wood tones; avoid white furniture, which will compete for attention.
Sherwin-Williams Holly Glen in a neutral home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Holly Glen is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Holly Glen paint in a elegant dining room
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1 Patio Photo
Using Holly Glen on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.
minimalist patio featuring Holly Glen by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Kitchen Photo
Using Holly Glen in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.
Holly Glen — classy kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Holly Glen acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Holly Glen
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Holly Glen acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Holly Glen color — transitional house inspiration
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1 Mudroom Photo
For smaller entries, Holly Glen provides a "box" of color that defines the space. It tells you exactly where the "messy" zone ends and the "clean" house begins, using color psychology to manage the flow of the household.
Holly Glen paint in a tiny mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 75 vs 57, Glacier Bay is decisively the brighter choice.
Winter Walk reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Holly Glen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 14), opening up a space where Night Out encloses it.
Similar Colors
Slow Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 60 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 8-point LRV gap (65 vs 57) makes Topiary Tint the marginally brighter of the two.
Waterscape reads slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 59 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 59 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (57 vs 51) makes Holly Glen the marginally brighter of the two.
Frostwork reads slightly lighter (LRV 62 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (66 vs 57) makes Breaktime the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (57 vs 51) makes Holly Glen the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Holly Glen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 16), opening up a space where Wood Violet encloses it.
Holly Glen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 28), opening up a space where Berry Cream encloses it.
At LRV 57 vs 39, Holly Glen is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 59 and 57, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Holly Glen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 28), opening up a space where Radiant Lilac encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 57, Feathery Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
Holly Glen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 21), opening up a space where Veri Berri encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Sea Spray reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Kingston reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 57), opening up a space where Holly Glen encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 57, Fleeting Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (57 vs 50) makes Holly Glen the marginally brighter of the two.
Holly Glen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 40), opening up a space where Nurture Green encloses it.
Holly Glen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 44), opening up a space where Forever Green encloses it.