Ref. #CDD0AF · 500
Maidenhair Fern
59%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Maidenhair Fern Technical Profile
What color is Maidenhair Fern? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #CDD0AF. Colors similar to Maidenhair Fern include Colorhouse Glass .01, Vista Paint Home Body, Hirshfield's Home Body. Maidenhair Fern has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 59, Maidenhair Fern sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Maidenhair Fern reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Maidenhair Fern
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Maidenhair Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Maidenhair Fern
#CDD0AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Maidenhair Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Maidenhair 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Maidenhair Fern.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Maidenhair Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Maidenhair Fern have?
Maidenhair Fern by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Maidenhair Fern from other brands?
The closest matches are Glass .01 by Colorhouse (#D0D3B2), Home Body by Vista Paint (#CFD3B4), Home Body by Hirshfield's (#CFD2B4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Maidenhair Fern?
Maidenhair Fern has an LRV of 58.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Maidenhair Fern's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.