Asparagus Fern DE5551 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B9CB5A, LRV 54 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Boogie Blast from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9CB5A · DE5551
Asparagus Fern
54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Asparagus Fern Technical Profile
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Asparagus Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Asparagus Fern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAsparagus Fern
Nearly identical
PPGBoogie Blast
Boogie Blast
PPG
Nearly identical
Petal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Temptation
Valspar
Very similar
Electric Slide
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Go Go Lime
Behr
Very similar
Hoppy Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jive Clive
Vista Paint
Very similar
Frog Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Center Stage
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Green Flash
Kilz
Visible difference
Green Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Asparagus Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Asparagus Fern
#B9CB5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FB979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Asparagus Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Asparagus 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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Asparagus Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Asparagus Fern have?
Asparagus Fern by Dunn-Edwards 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 Asparagus Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Asparagus Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Asparagus Fern are Boogie Blast by PPG (a near-identical match), Petal .02 by Colorhouse (a very close match), Temptation by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Asparagus 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 Asparagus Fern?
Asparagus Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Asparagus Fern's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.