Ref. #707B71 · DEC778
Boxwood
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Boxwood Technical Profile
What color is Boxwood? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #707B71. Colors similar to Boxwood include Farrow & Ball Green Smoke, MPC Russet Prl over Victoria Green, MPC Golden Sage. Boxwood has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Boxwood creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Boxwood 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 Boxwood
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boxwood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boxwood
#707B71
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#79A593
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boxwood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boxwood 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Boxwood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Boxwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boxwood have?
Boxwood by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Boxwood from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball (#737C70), Russet Prl over Victoria Green by MPC (#6E7A73), Golden Sage by MPC (#747F72). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Boxwood?
Boxwood has an LRV of 18.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Boxwood's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.