Fiddlehead Fern 221-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #917847, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wool Tweed from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #917847 · 221-7DB
Fiddlehead Fern
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fiddlehead Fern Technical Profile
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Fiddlehead Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fiddlehead Fern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyFiddlehead Fern
Nearly identical
PPGWool Tweed
Wool Tweed
PPG
Nearly identical
Brown Mountain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
September Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antique Penny
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bengal Grass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Foot Hills
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Westminster
Behr
Very similar
Magic Lamp
Valspar
Very similar
Olivery
Kilz
Visible difference
Green Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fiddlehead Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fiddlehead Fern
#917847
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#969E6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fiddlehead Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fiddlehead 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Fiddlehead Fern.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fiddlehead Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fiddlehead Fern have?
Fiddlehead Fern by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fiddlehead Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fiddlehead Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fiddlehead Fern are Wool Tweed by PPG (a near-identical match), Brown Mountain by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), September Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fiddlehead 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 Fiddlehead Fern?
Fiddlehead Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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