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.
Ref. #83A755 · 410F-5
Boston Fern
29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Boston Fern Technical Profile
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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
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 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.