Autumn Fern by Kilz paint color
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Ref. #E8E1A1 · LF220-02

Autumn Fern

74%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Autumn Fern LF220-02 is a yellow paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #E8E1A1, LRV 74 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fireflies Glow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Autumn Fern Technical Profile

HEX Code#E8E1A1
RGB232, 225, 161
LRV73.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandKilz

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Autumn Fern in Every Brand

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

KilzAutumn Fern
Nearly identical
PPGFireflies Glow

Fireflies Glow

PPG

Nearly identical

Breath of Spring

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Meadow Marsh

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Sweet Pear

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

New Willow

Valspar

Very similar

Rainforest Dew

Behr

Very similar

Spring Revival

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Lemon Appeal

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Gleeful

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Hog Plum

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Light Ivory

RAL

Very similar

Aspire .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Autumn Fern

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Autumn Fern

#E8E1A1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A0BE74

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Autumn Fern

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fireflies Glow

Complement

Canyon Mist

Autumn Fern Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

June Moss

Pop

Vintage Find

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Watered Grass

Pop

Mystical Purple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Harborside

Pop

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Autumn Fern.

Shimmering Green

Kilz · LF170-01

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Artichoke Heart

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Yellow Green

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Tender Shoots

Kilz · TB-71

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Drop Of Gold

Kilz · LE160-01

#F3DBAC

Yellow Lotus

Kilz · TB-84

#F7DCA7

More yellow colors from other brands

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

Leaf .01

Colorhouse · Leaf-01

#D2D1AD

Yellow Lupine

Vista Paint · 0808

#C9A948

Ripe Pineapple

Dunn-Edwards · DE5389

#FFE07B

Olive Tint

Hirshfield's · 0390

#EFEBD7

Light Ivory

RAL · 1015

#E6D690

Soft Candlelight

PPG · 61YY 89/135

#F9F2D9

Autumn Fern — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Autumn Fern have?
Autumn Fern by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Autumn Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Autumn Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Autumn Fern are Fireflies Glow by PPG (a near-identical match), Breath of Spring by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Meadow Marsh by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Autumn 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 Autumn Fern?
Autumn Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.

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