Douglas Fern 563 is a green paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #ABD1AD, LRV 55 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coral Springs from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ABD1AD · 563
Douglas Fern
55%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Douglas Fern Technical Profile
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Douglas Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Douglas Fern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreDouglas Fern
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCoral Springs
Coral Springs
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kiwi
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Southern Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Coral Springs
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Calming Sensation
Kilz
Nearly identical
Minted Cream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Flower Stem
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
French Market
PPG
Very similar
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Frosted Sage
Valspar
Very similar
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
Whirlybird
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Douglas Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Douglas Fern
#ABD1AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Douglas Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Douglas Fern 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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Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Douglas Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Douglas Fern have?
Douglas Fern by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Douglas Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Douglas Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Douglas Fern are Coral Springs by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Kiwi by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Southern Breeze by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Douglas 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 Douglas Fern?
Douglas Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Douglas Fern's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.