Dunn-Edwards Boxwood#707B71 · LRV 19
Boxwood reads as a true neutral (no measurable hue) — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the spec, what Dunn-Edwards DEC778 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Boxwood |
| SKU | DEC778 |
| Hex | #707B71 |
| RGB | 112, 123, 113 |
| HSL | 125°, 5%, 46% |
| LRV | 19 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Green |
About Dunn-Edwards Boxwood
With an LRV of 19, Boxwood is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Boxwood works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Kompozit alternative
The closest hex in the Kompozit deck, ranked by ΔE2000 (perceptual color difference). ΔE under 2 is indistinguishable to most eyes; under 5 is a very close visual match.
Closest matches at every US brand
9 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Backdrop
Sherwin-Williams
Clare
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Boxwood within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #707B71 in HSL space. Pair Boxwood with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.