Ref. #2A574C · K-272
Woodland Fern
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Woodland Fern Technical Profile
What color is Woodland Fern? It's a dark cool green with the hex code #2A574C. Colors similar to Woodland Fern include PPG Holly Leaf, Valspar Ivy League, Behr Silken Pine. Woodland Fern has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Woodland Fern creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Woodland Fern
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Woodland Fern
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Woodland Fern
#2A574C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#47636D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Woodland Fern
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Woodland 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 Woodland 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.
Woodland Fern — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Woodland Fern have?
Woodland Fern by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Woodland Fern from other brands?
The closest matches are Holly Leaf by PPG (#2E5A50), Ivy League by Valspar (#2E5B4F), Silken Pine by Behr (#335C52). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Woodland Fern?
Woodland Fern has an LRV of 7.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Woodland Fern's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.