Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Frond |
| SKU | DEA173 |
| Hex | #7B7F56 |
| RGB | 123, 127, 86 |
| HSL | 66°, 19%, 42% |
| LRV | 19 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About Dunn-Edwards Frond
With an LRV of 19, Frond is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Frond 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.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Frond 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 #7B7F56 in HSL space. Pair Frond 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.
Dunn-Edwards Frond Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Frond from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEA173 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Frond
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Frond. The nearest is Edamame (SW 7729) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Edamame swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Frond
The closest Behr equivalent of Frond is Lagoon Moss (N330-6). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19). If Behr is your counter, order Lagoon Moss and you'll get the same color. See the full Lagoon Moss swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Frond
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Oak Grove (489), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Frond without repainting risk. See the full Oak Grove swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Frond
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Frond — the nearest deck color, Autumn Grove (8003-27E), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEA173 instead. See the full Autumn Grove swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Frond
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Frond. The nearest is Spinach Salad (PPG11-16) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spinach Salad swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Frond
At Glidden, the closest color to Frond is Oregano (PPG1122-6) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 19) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oregano swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Frond
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Frond. The nearest is Ripened Avocado (224-6DB) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ripened Avocado swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Frond
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Frond is Celery Seeds (JG-58) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celery Seeds swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Frond
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Frond is Sap Green (NO. 199) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 19) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sap Green swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Frond
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Frond is Taffeta Sheen (0416) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 19) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taffeta Sheen swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Frond
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Frond. The nearest is Fern (C2-663) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fern swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Frond
Backdrop has no exact twin of Frond. The nearest is Old Soul (BD-OS) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 19). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Frond
At Kompozit, the closest color to Frond is Taffeta Sheen (0416) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 19) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taffeta Sheen swatch →