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Ref. #707B71 · DEC778

Boxwood

19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Boxwood DEC778 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #707B71, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Smoke from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Boxwood Technical Profile

HEX Code#707B71
RGB112, 123, 113
LRV18.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Boxwood in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Boxwood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsBoxwood
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallGreen Smoke

Green Smoke

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

In the Brush

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Taiga

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

In the Woods

Behr

Very similar

Thyme Green

PPG

Very similar

Lush Sage

Valspar

Very similar

Malarca

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Lush

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Malarca

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cement Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Lincoln Green

Kilz

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Boxwood

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Boxwood

Complement

Ocean Frigate

Boxwood Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Creek

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cabbage Patch

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Brandywine

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crushed Berries

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Boxwood.

Gray Monument

Dunn-Edwards · DET602

#707C78

Coal Miner

Dunn-Edwards · DET613

#777872

Harbor Mist Gray

Dunn-Edwards · DET515

#778071

Dark Gray

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR60

#757676

Great Gray Owl

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR50

#797672

Stone Mason

Dunn-Edwards · DET615

#7A7B75

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Boxwood — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Boxwood have?
Boxwood by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Boxwood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Boxwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boxwood are Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), In the Brush by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Taiga by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Boxwood's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Boxwood?
Boxwood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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