Refined Green DEA181 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #384543, estimated LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deepest Woodland Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #384543 · DEA181
Refined Green
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Refined Green Technical Profile
HEX Code#384543
RGB56, 69, 67
Estimated LRV5.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Refined Green
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Refined Green
#384543
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#465D6A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Refined Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Refined Green 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
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Refined Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Refined Green have?
Refined Green by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Refined Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Refined Green are Deepest Woodland Green by PPG (a close digital match), Arboretum by Behr (a close digital match), Space Black by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Refined Green'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 Refined Green?
Refined Green has a estimated lightness value of 5.5, 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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