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Dunn-Edwards Boxwood (DEC 778) Paint Color


Color Name: Boxwood (DEC 778)
Hex Color Code: #707B71
RGB Color Code: RGB(112, 123, 113)
CMYK Values*: 8.9%, 0.0%, 8.1%, 51.8%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Boxwood (DEC 778) color - its meaning and example


What color is Boxwood (DEC 778)?

Boxwood (DEC 778) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Boxwood (DEC 778) is #707B71, and the RGB color code is RGB(112, 123, 113).

In the RGB color model, Boxwood (DEC 778) has a red value of 112, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 113. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.9% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 8.1% yellow, and 51.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 125.5° (degrees), 4.7 % saturation, and 46.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Boxwood (DEC 778) has a hue of 125.5° (degrees), 8.9 % saturation and 48.2 % brightness/value.


Boxwood (DEC 778) is cool or warm?

The color Boxwood (DEC 778) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Boxwood (DEC 778)?

Boxwood (DEC 778) has an LRV of nearly 19. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Boxwood (DEC 778)

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of Boxwood (DEC 778) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 19 puts Dunn-Edwards Boxwood (DEC 778) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Boxwood (DEC 778) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(112, 123, 113)
Red
112 (43.9%)
Green
123 (48.2%)
Blue
113 (44.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.94%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
8.13%
Key
51.76%

HSL

HSL(125.45deg, 4.7 %, 46.1 %)

Hue
125.45°
Saturation
4.68 %.
Lightness
46.08 %.

RYB

RYB(81, 111, 111)
Red
81 (31.9%)
Yellow
111 (43.7%)
Blue
111 (43.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
125.45°
Saturation
8.94 %.
Brightness / Value
48.24 %.

HWB

H: 125.45°

W: 43.92 %

B: 51.76 %

XYZ

X : 16.75

Y : 18.8

Z : 18.37

YXY

Y1 : 18.8

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 56.08%

M : 51.76%

Y : 55.69%


LRV

~ 18.8 %

Munsell Color System

0.2G 4.9/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 50.46

A : -6.15

B : 4.07

CIE-Lch

L : 50.46

C : 7.37

H : 146.51

CIE-Luv

L : 50.46

U : -5.62

V : 6.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.36

A : -6.95

B : 5.24






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Boxwood (DEC 778) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Boxwood (DEC 778) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Boxwood (DEC 778) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Boxwood (DEC 778) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Boxwood (DEC 778) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Boxwood (DEC 778) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Boxwood (DEC 778) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Boxwood (DEC 778) to Pantone PMS


#6A7E71
PANTONE 4198 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#6A7966
PANTONE 4182 C
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#677C7A
PANTONE 4187 C
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#708573
PANTONE 5625 C
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Boxwood (DEC 778) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Boxwood (DEC 778) to RAL Classic


#7F8274
RAL 7033 - Cement Gray
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
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RAL 7023 - Concrete Gray
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
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RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
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RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Boxwood (DEC 778) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Boxwood (DEC 778) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Boxwood (DEC 778) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Boxwood (DEC 778) to Dunn-Edwards


#707B71
Boxwood (DEC 778)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#707C78
Gray Monument (DET 602)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#778071
Harbor Mist Gray (DET 515)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#737D6A
Greenland (DE 6286)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Boxwood (DEC 778) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Boxwood (DEC 778) to Behr


#717E73
Boreal (N420-5)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#69756C
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ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
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Village Green (N410-5)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#687F7A
Aspen Valley (N430-5)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Boxwood (DEC 778) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Boxwood (DEC 778) to PPG Paints


#737B6C
Thyme Green (PPG1128-6)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
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English Ivy (PPG1134-6)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#728478
Calabash Clash (PPG1135-6)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#71847D
Dwarf Spruce (PPG1136-6)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Boxwood (DEC 778) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Boxwood (DEC 778) to Benjamin Moore


#738071
Lush (AF-475)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
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Cushing Green (HC-125)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
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Rosepine (461)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)


Valspar


Boxwood (DEC 778) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Boxwood (DEC 778) to Valspar


#6E7975
Gray Flannel Suit (T695)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
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Coastal Dusk (5002-2B)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#748377
Salty Sea (8003-34F)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Boxwood (DEC 778) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Boxwood (DEC 778) to Sherwin Williams


#7A8076
Retreat (SW 6207)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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Studio Blue Green (SW 0047)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
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Dried Thyme (SW 6186)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Dunn-Edwards Boxwood (DEC 778) - #707B71 Color Images and Patterns


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