Fiddlehead Fern 221-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #917847, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #917847 · 221-7DB
Fiddlehead Fern
20%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fiddlehead Fern Technical Profile
HEX Code#917847
RGB145, 120, 71
Estimated LRV19.9
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 Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Fiddlehead Fern
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fiddlehead Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fiddlehead Fern are Wool Tweed by PPG (a close digital match), Brown Mountain by Vista Paint (a close digital match), September Gold by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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