Feathered Fern 6005-5A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EEEACF, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carambola from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEEACF · 6005-5A
Feathered Fern
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Feathered Fern Technical Profile
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Feathered Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Feathered Fern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFeathered Fern
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCarambola
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Nearly identical
Country Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Bright Laughter
PPG
Nearly identical
White Marigold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Kindred Spirit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spotlight
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Calla Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Healing Springs
Kilz
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
James White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Feathered Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Feathered Fern
#EEEACF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Feathered Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Feathered 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Feathered 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.
Feathered Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Feathered Fern have?
Feathered Fern by Valspar has a neutral 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 Feathered Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Feathered Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Feathered Fern are Carambola by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Oyster White by RAL (a near-identical match), Country Beige by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Feathered 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 Feathered Fern?
Feathered Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 81.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Feathered Fern's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.