Fern Leaf MQ6-51 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #96A486, estimated 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.
Behr · #96A486 · MQ6-51
Fern Leaf
35%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fern Leaf Technical Profile
HEX Code#96A486
RGB150, 164, 134
Estimated LRV34.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Fern Leaf
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fern Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fern Leaf are Sprig of Green by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Breakfast Room Green by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Fresh Sod by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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