Fragile Fern DE5539 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #EFF2DB, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Memoir from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFF2DB · DE5539
Fragile Fern
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fragile Fern Technical Profile
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Fragile Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fragile 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-EdwardsFragile Fern
Nearly identical
PPGMemoir
Memoir
PPG
Nearly identical
Grassy Field
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spring Promise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frosty Lime
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Restful Rain
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chanoyu
Behr
Nearly identical
Healing Springs
Kilz
Nearly identical
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
Light Bamboo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Queen Anne's Lace
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fragile Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fragile Fern
#EFF2DB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fragile Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fragile 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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Fragile Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fragile Fern have?
Fragile Fern by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Fragile Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fragile Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fragile Fern are Memoir by PPG (a near-identical match), Grassy Field by Valspar (a near-identical match), Spring Promise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fragile 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 Fragile Fern?
Fragile Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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