Ref. #96A486 · MQ6-51
Fern Leaf
35%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fern Leaf Technical Profile
What color is Fern Leaf? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #96A486. Colors similar to Fern Leaf include Farrow & Ball Breakfast Room Green, Dunn-Edwards Fresh Sod, Benjamin Moore Kennebunkport Green. Fern Leaf has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 35 gives Fern Leaf depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Fern Leaf pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Fern Leaf
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Fresh Sod
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kennebunkport Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Silver Mound
Vista Paint
Very similar
Jungle Chameleon
Valspar
Very similar
Rookwood Jade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Whispering Willow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Edamame
PPG
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fern Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fern Leaf
#96A486
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#86AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fern Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fern Leaf 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 Fern Leaf.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fern Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fern Leaf have?
Fern Leaf by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Fern Leaf from other brands?
The closest matches are Breakfast Room Green by Farrow & Ball (#94A68A), Fresh Sod by Dunn-Edwards (#91A085), Kennebunkport Green by Benjamin Moore (#929E83). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fern Leaf?
Fern Leaf has an LRV of 34.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Fern Leaf's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.