Silver Fern DE5492 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E1DDBF, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Celery from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1DDBF · DE5492
Silver Fern
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Silver Fern Technical Profile
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Silver Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver 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-EdwardsSilver Fern
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCelery
Celery
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grass Cloth
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Parsnip
Behr
Nearly identical
Villa Nova
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tempered Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nantucket Breeze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Loire Valley Sunrise
PPG
Nearly identical
Crispa
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dried Lichen
Kilz
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Air .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Fern
#E1DDBF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silver Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Fern have?
Silver 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 Silver Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Fern are Celery by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grass Cloth by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pale Parsnip by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver 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 Silver Fern?
Silver Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silver Fern's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.