Feather Fern 0453 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #D5DCD0, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soothing Celadon from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5DCD0 · 0453
Feather Fern
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Feather Fern Technical Profile
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Feather Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Feather Fern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sFeather Fern
Nearly identical
BehrSoothing Celadon
Soothing Celadon
Behr
Nearly identical
Feather Fern
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Kingston
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Thornton Sage
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oxygen White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Secret Crush
PPG
Nearly identical
Celadon Vase
Kilz
Nearly identical
Frosted Needles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Green Mirror
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pale Powder
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Feather Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Feather Fern
#D5DCD0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD88
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Feather Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Feather 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Feather Fern.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Feather Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Feather Fern have?
Feather Fern by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Feather Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Feather Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Feather Fern are Soothing Celadon by Behr (a near-identical match), Feather Fern by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Raindance by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Feather 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 Feather Fern?
Feather Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Feather Fern's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.