Ref. #28C09F · MP440
New Fern Green
41%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
New Fern Green Technical Profile
What color is New Fern Green? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #28C09F. Colors similar to New Fern Green include Benjamin Moore Mayan Green, Dunn-Edwards Jade Mountain, Behr Peacock Feather. New Fern Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 41 gives New Fern Green depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to New Fern Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New Fern Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New Fern Green
#28C09F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#61A1BA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New Fern Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New Fern Green 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to New Fern Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New Fern Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New Fern Green have?
New Fern Green by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match New Fern Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Mayan Green by Benjamin Moore (#01BA99), Jade Mountain by Dunn-Edwards (#34C2A7), Peacock Feather by Behr (#2CC098). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of New Fern Green?
New Fern Green has an LRV of 40.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why New Fern Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.