Frond DEA173 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #7B7F56, estimated LRV 20 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lagoon Moss from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #7B7F56 · DEA173
Frond
20%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Frond Technical Profile
HEX Code#7B7F56
RGB123, 127, 86
Estimated LRV20.1
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Frond
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Frond
#7B7F56
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F9D6B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Frond
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Frond Room Palettes
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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
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Frond — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Frond have?
Frond by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Frond from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Frond are Lagoon Moss by Behr (a close digital match), Oak Grove by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sorrel Leaf by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Frond'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 Frond?
Frond has a estimated lightness value of 20.1, 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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