Maidenhair Fern 500 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CDD0AF, LRV 59 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glass .01 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDD0AF · 500
Maidenhair Fern
59%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Maidenhair Fern Technical Profile
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Maidenhair Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Maidenhair 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 MooreMaidenhair Fern
Nearly identical
ColorhouseGlass .01
Glass .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Meadow Glen
Behr
Nearly identical
Home Body
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Home Body
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pickling Spice
PPG
Nearly identical
Green Grove
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apple Blossom Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Olive Martini
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Baize Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
California Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
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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.
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Maidenhair Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Maidenhair Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Maidenhair Fern are Glass .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Meadow Glen by Behr (a near-identical match), Home Body by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Maidenhair 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 Maidenhair Fern?
Maidenhair Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.6, 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 Maidenhair Fern's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.