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Ref. #CDCDA4 · 2145-40

Fernwood Green

57%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Fernwood Green 2145-40 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CDCDA4, LRV 57 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marrett Apple from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Fernwood Green Technical Profile

HEX Code#CDCDA4
RGB205, 205, 164
LRV56.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Fernwood Green in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Fernwood Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreFernwood Green
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMarrett Apple

Marrett Apple

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Crisp Celery

Behr

Nearly identical

Hillsmere

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Paris Mint

Valspar

Nearly identical

Shagreen

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Brambled Green

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Watercress

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Leaf .01

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Dancing Kite

PPG

Nearly identical

Celery Stick

Kilz

Very similar

Cooking Apple Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Fernwood Green

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Fernwood Green

#CDCDA4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#99AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Fernwood Green

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Canary Grass

Complement

Sweet Violet

Fernwood Green Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Palace Ochre

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Indi Gogo

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Fernwood Green.

Crown Point Sand

Benjamin Moore · HC-90

#CFC4A5

Jonesboro Cream

Benjamin Moore · 241

#D3C8AA

Hemp

Benjamin Moore · CC-578

#D2C6A9

Harbor Town

Benjamin Moore · 493

#CCCCAE

Guilford Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-116

#CCCEAF

Maidenhair Fern

Benjamin Moore · 500

#CDD0AF

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Barcelona White

Valspar · 7003-14

#EDE6D1

Camel

Behr · 350F-5

#D4C081

Meadow Flower Yellow

PPG · 66YY 77/407

#F2EA98

Oxide Brass

Dutch Boy · 222-4DB

#D9C661

Frosted Green Grape

PPG · 90YY 67/117

#D9D8C2

Frog Green

Vista Paint · 0779

#C3CD79

Fernwood Green — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Fernwood Green have?
Fernwood Green by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fernwood Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fernwood Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fernwood Green are Marrett Apple by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Crisp Celery by Behr (a near-identical match), Hillsmere by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fernwood Green'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 Fernwood Green?
Fernwood Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.8, 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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