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Ref. #83A755 · 410F-5

Boston Fern

29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Boston Fern 410F-5 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #83A755, LRV 29 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Napa Vineyards from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Boston Fern Technical Profile

HEX Code#83A755
RGB131, 167, 85
LRV29.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr

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Boston Fern in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Boston Fern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrBoston Fern
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNapa Vineyards

Napa Vineyards

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Meadow Twilight

Valspar

Very similar

Gentle Caress

Vista Paint

Very similar

Grassy Meadow

PPG

Very similar

Gentle Caress

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Parakeet

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Eccentric Green

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Vitality

Kilz

Very similar

Overt Green

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Pale Green

RAL

Visible difference

Raw Tomatillo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Boston Fern

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Boston Fern

#83A755

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AC83

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Boston Fern

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Boston Fern

Complement

Lantana

Boston Fern Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

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Pop

Champagne Grape

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Iced Slate

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

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Pop

Degas Pink

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Salt Cellar

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

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Pop

Candy Violet

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Kelly Green

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Highest Mountain Mist

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Capital Green

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Anderson Blue

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#97C0B9

Boston Fern — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Boston Fern have?
Boston Fern by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Boston Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Boston Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boston Fern are Napa Vineyards by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Meadow Twilight by Valspar (a very close match), Green Thumb by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Boston Fern'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 Boston Fern?
Boston Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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