Silver Fern LG180-02 is a neutral paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #D1D1BF, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Thaw from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1D1BF · LG180-02
Silver Fern
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Silver Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Silver Fern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSilver Fern
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSpring Thaw
Spring Thaw
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spooky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Liveable Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fisherman's Net
PPG
Nearly identical
Cavern Echo
Behr
Nearly identical
Nourish .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Vintage Find
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Misty Memory
Valspar
Nearly identical
September Song
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Zephyr Breeze
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Fern
#D1D1BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver 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 Kilz Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Silver Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Fern have?
Silver Fern by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Silver Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silver Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silver Fern are Spring Thaw by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spooky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Liveable Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silver 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 Silver Fern?
Silver Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Silver Fern's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.