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.
Ref. #838C72 · 0436
Fern Gully
25%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fern Gully Technical Profile
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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
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
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. 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.