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Ref. #838C72 · 0436

Fern Gully

25%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Fern Gully 0436 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #838C72, 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.

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Fern Gully Technical Profile

HEX Code#838C72
RGB131, 140, 114
LRV24.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Fern Gully in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Fern Gully in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sFern Gully
Nearly identical
Vista PaintFern Gully

Fern Gully

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Northern Glen

Valspar

Nearly identical

Shebang

PPG

Very similar

Jojoba

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Squirrel

Behr

Very similar

Catalina Green

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Balsam Sprig

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Cement Grey

RAL

Very similar

Privilege Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Calke Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Combat Boots

Kilz

Visible difference

Glass .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Fern Gully

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Fern Gully

#838C72

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8AAD84

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Jojoba

Complement

Sweet Pansies

Fern Gully Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Lady Nicole

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

The Goods

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Metal Flake

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Crown Jewels

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Medieval

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Fern Gully.

Chic Shade

Hirshfield's · 0745

#7C9270

Burning Idea

Hirshfield's · 0373

#8F8B72

Mirrored Willow

Hirshfield's · 0380

#8D876D

Cactus Valley

Hirshfield's · 0752

#88976B

Greystoke

Hirshfield's · 0575

#88857D

Pettingill Sage

Hirshfield's · H0114

#88806A

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fern Gully in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fern Gully from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fern Gully are Fern Gully by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Port Alice by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Northern Glen by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.

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