Sea Fern ECC-38-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #656D54, estimated LRV 14 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hinterland from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #656D54 · ECC-38-3
Sea Fern
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sea Fern Technical Profile
HEX Code#656D54
RGB101, 109, 84
Estimated LRV14.3
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Sea Fern
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Fern
#656D54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A9262
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea 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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Sea Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Fern have?
Sea Fern 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 Sea Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Fern are Hinterland by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Alligator Alley by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Bijoux Green by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sea 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 Sea Fern?
Sea Fern has a estimated lightness value of 14.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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