Fern Gully 0436 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #838C72, estimated LRV 25 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fern Gully from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #838C72 · 0436
Fern Gully
25%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fern Gully Technical Profile
HEX Code#838C72
RGB131, 140, 114
Estimated LRV24.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familygray
BrandHirshfield's
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Fern Gully
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fern Gully
Vista Paint
#838B71
Close digital match
Northern Glen
Valspar
#7E8B71
Close digital match
Shebang
PPG
#81876F
Similar digital color
Jojoba
Benjamin Moore
#868B75
Similar digital color
Squirrel
Behr
#85927B
Similar digital color
Catalina Green
Dunn-Edwards
#859475
Similar digital color
Balsam Sprig
Dutch Boy
#7D8366
Similar digital color
Cement Grey
RAL
#7D8471
Similar digital color
Privilege Green
Sherwin-Williams
#7A8775
Similar digital color
Calke Green
Farrow & Ball
#768769
Similar digital color
Combat Boots
Kilz
#85846E
Visible digital difference
Glass .04
Colorhouse
#969873
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Fern Gully
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fern Gully
#838C72
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8AAD84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fern Gully
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fern Gully 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 Fern Gully.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fern Gully — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fern Gully have?
Fern Gully by Hirshfield's has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Fern Gully from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fern Gully are Fern Gully by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Port Alice by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Northern Glen by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fern Gully'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 Fern Gully?
Fern Gully has a estimated lightness value of 24.8, 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.
Explore More with Fern Gully
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fern Gully's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.