Japanese Fern 400B-6 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B0D421, estimated LRV 45 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Margarita from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B0D421 · 400B-6
Japanese Fern
45%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Japanese Fern Technical Profile
HEX Code#B0D421
RGB176, 212, 33
Estimated LRV45.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Japanese Fern
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Japanese Fern
#B0D421
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81C365
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Japanese Fern
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Japanese Fern Room Palettes
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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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Japanese Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Japanese Fern have?
Japanese Fern by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Japanese Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Japanese Fern are Margarita by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Snow Cone Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Bright Lime by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Japanese 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 Japanese Fern?
Japanese Fern has a estimated lightness value of 45.0, 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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