Fern Leaf MQ6-51 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #96A486, LRV 35 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sprig of Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #96A486 · MQ6-51
Fern Leaf
35%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fern Leaf Technical Profile
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Fern Leaf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fern Leaf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFern Leaf
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySprig of Green
Sprig of Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
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
Olive Grove
PPG
Very similar
Calm Forest
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fern Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fern Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fern Leaf are Sprig of Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Breakfast Room Green by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Fresh Sod by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fern Leaf'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 Fern Leaf?
Fern Leaf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.8, 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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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.