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.
Ref. #707B71 · DEC778
Boxwood
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Boxwood Technical Profile
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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
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 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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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.