Marsh Fern 420D-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B2EA78, estimated LRV 54 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Meadow Green from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B2EA78 · 420D-4
Marsh Fern
54%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Marsh Fern Technical Profile
HEX Code#B2EA78
RGB178, 234, 120
Estimated LRV54.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Marsh Fern
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marsh Fern
#B2EA78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6DC66C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marsh Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marsh 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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Marsh Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marsh Fern have?
Marsh 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 Marsh Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marsh Fern are Spring Meadow Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Willow Springs Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Feel the Energy by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Marsh 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 Marsh Fern?
Marsh Fern has a estimated lightness value of 54.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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