Soft Fern 2144-40 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C9CBB3, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Only Olive from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #C9CBB3 · 2144-40
Soft Fern
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Fern Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9CBB3
RGB201, 203, 179
Estimated LRV58.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Only Olive
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#CBCCB5
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Mint Frost
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#C9CBB5
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Plume Grass
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#C6C8B1
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Sherwin-Williams
#CDCDB4
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Plume Grass
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#C6C7B0
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Behr
#CFD1BB
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Colorhouse
#C9CFB5
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#C4CBB3
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Colors That Work With Soft Fern
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Fern
#C9CBB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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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Soft Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Fern have?
Soft Fern by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Soft Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Fern are Only Olive by PPG (a close digital match), Mint Frost by Valspar (a close digital match), Plume Grass by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Fern?
Soft Fern has a estimated lightness value of 58.4, 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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