Ref. #83A755 · 410F-5
Boston Fern
29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Boston Fern Technical Profile
What color is Boston Fern? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #83A755. Colors similar to Boston Fern include Benjamin Moore Napa Vineyards, Valspar Meadow Twilight, Benjamin Moore Green Thumb. Boston Fern has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 29 gives Boston Fern depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Boston Fern
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boston Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Boston Fern 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Boston Fern.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Boston Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boston Fern have?
Boston Fern by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Boston Fern from other brands?
The closest matches are Napa Vineyards by Benjamin Moore (#84AD59), Meadow Twilight by Valspar (#89A64C), Green Thumb by Benjamin Moore (#8EAE62). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Boston Fern?
Boston Fern has an LRV of 29.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Boston Fern's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.