Feathered Fern 6005-5A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EEEACF, estimated 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.
Valspar · #EEEACF · 6005-5A
Feathered Fern
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Feathered Fern Technical Profile
HEX Code#EEEACF
RGB238, 234, 207
Estimated LRV81.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Feathered Fern
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
#EFEBD1
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Oyster White
RAL
#EEEACD
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Country Beige
Behr
#ECE8CF
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Bright Laughter
PPG
#F0EDD1
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White Marigold
Benjamin Moore
#EEE9D0
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Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
#F2ECD0
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Kindred Spirit
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#F3EFD4
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Spotlight
Hirshfield's
#F5EFD3
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Calla Lily
Dunn-Edwards
#ECE6C8
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#E9EAD3
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Colors That Work With Feathered Fern
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Feathered Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Feathered Fern are Carambola by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Oyster White by RAL (a close digital match), Country Beige by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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