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Holiday Bough

Dulux

The Analysis

Holiday Bough is a deep, saturated olive green that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low 12.72 LRV. Because it reflects so little light, it will make a room feel smaller and more enclosed, effectively blurring the corners to create a cozy, cocoon-like atmosphere.

This shade works best as an anchor for a room rather than a neutral backdrop. It is ideal for moody feature walls, cabinetry, or enveloping a study to create a focused, high-contrast environment.

LRV 13

History & Origin

This is a classic heritage-inspired tone that draws from the dark, nature-focused palettes popular in Victorian studies and libraries. It feels sophisticated and established rather than trendy or hyper-modern.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

Pair this with warm, medium-toned woods like walnut or oak to balance the green, and use aged brass hardware to pick up the yellow undertones. It performs best in rooms with high ceilings or excellent artificial lighting to prevent the space from feeling like a black hole.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels grounding and remarkably restful, as it mimics the stable tones of the forest floor. It is neither high-energy nor sterile, making it an excellent choice for rooms where you want to signal to your brain that it is time to slow down.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Jade Romanesque

    Benjamin Moore · 476

  • Groundcover

    Behr · 400F-7

  • Delicious 0438

    Colourtrend

  • Forest Floor

    Benjamin Moore · CC-570

  • Vegetarian 0430

    Colourtrend

  • Provincial Park

    Benjamin Moore · CC-664

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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