Ref. #ECF1D8 · K-375
Soft Fern
86%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soft Fern Technical Profile
What color is Soft Fern? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #ECF1D8. Colors similar to Soft Fern include PPG Plain And Simple, Benjamin Moore Calming Aloe, PPG Memoir. Soft Fern has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 86, Soft Fern reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Soft Fern
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Plain And Simple
PPG
Nearly identical
Calming Aloe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Desert Seedling
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fragile Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lychee
Behr
Nearly identical
In Paradise
Kilz
Nearly identical
Frost White Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
Colleen Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Fern
#ECF1D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DB67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Soft Fern.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Fern have?
Soft Fern by Vista Paint has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Soft Fern from other brands?
The closest matches are Plain And Simple by PPG (#EBF0D6), Calming Aloe by Benjamin Moore (#E9EDD3), Memoir by PPG (#ECF0DA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Fern?
Soft Fern has an LRV of 85.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Soft Fern's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.