Shaded Fern 30GY 10/048 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #575B53, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Midnight Spruce from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #575B53 · 30GY 10/048
Shaded Fern
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Shaded Fern Technical Profile
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Shaded Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shaded Fern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGShaded Fern
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMidnight Spruce
Midnight Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pointed Fir
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pointed Fir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ashwood Moss
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Twilight Forest
Behr
Nearly identical
Blackened Pine
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Espalier
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shaded Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shaded Fern
#575B53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5A875A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shaded Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shaded 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Shaded Fern.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shaded Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shaded Fern have?
Shaded Fern by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Shaded Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shaded Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shaded Fern are Midnight Spruce by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pointed Fir by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pointed Fir by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shaded 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 Shaded Fern?
Shaded Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shaded Fern's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.