Fiddlehead Fern 6003-6B is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A3B272, LRV 41 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vienna Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A3B272 · 6003-6B
Fiddlehead Fern
41%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Fiddlehead Fern Technical Profile
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Fiddlehead Fern in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fiddlehead Fern in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFiddlehead Fern
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreVienna Green
Vienna Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sustainable
Behr
Nearly identical
Spring Ahead
Vista Paint
Very similar
Canteen
Kilz
Very similar
Spanish Olive
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Soil Topper
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sparrow Song
PPG
Very similar
Stay in Lime
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Peter Pan
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Thrive .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fiddlehead Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fiddlehead Fern
#A3B272
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fiddlehead Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fiddlehead 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
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Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fiddlehead Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fiddlehead Fern have?
Fiddlehead Fern by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fiddlehead Fern in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fiddlehead Fern from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fiddlehead Fern are Vienna Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sustainable by Behr (a near-identical match), Spring Ahead by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Fiddlehead 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 Fiddlehead Fern?
Fiddlehead Fern has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fiddlehead Fern's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.