Marsh Fern 2930 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4C4527 and LRV 6. Its closest cross-brand match is Wood Pigeon from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4C4527 · 2930
Marsh Fern
6%LRV Value
Marsh Fern Technical Profile
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Marsh Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Marsh Fern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMarsh Fern
Very similar
ValsparWood Pigeon
Wood Pigeon
Valspar
Very similar
Volcanic Island
Behr
Very similar
Brown Grey
RAL
Very similar
Ruggero Grey
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Ruggero Grey
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
River Rock
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Warmed Olive
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Olive Green
PPG
Visible difference
Black Bread
Kilz
Visible difference
Roam Wild
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marsh Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marsh Fern
#4C4527
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#596442
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marsh Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marsh 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Marsh Fern.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marsh Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Marsh Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marsh Fern are Wood Pigeon by Valspar (a very close match), Volcanic Island by Behr (a very close match), Mountain Trail by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Marsh 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 Marsh Fern?
Marsh Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.9, 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Marsh Fern depends on the room. Here's how to choose.