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Fern
Fern is a deep, balanced color with a character that sits between warm and cool. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 21.4, so it reflects roughly 21% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #548D44 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 84, 141, 68 |
| HSL | 107°, 35%, 41% |
| Estimated LRV | 21.4 |
| Temperature | balanced |
| Text on it | Black text, contrast 5.3:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
A dramatic choice for accent walls, cabinetry, doors, built-ins and dining rooms. Works best with good light or as a cozy, enveloping color in small rooms.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that can push this color cooler and grayer. Test it there before committing, or pick a slightly warmer cousin.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light that will make this color look warmer and more saturated in the afternoon.
Rooms it suits
- Dining rooms
- Accent walls
- Kitchen islands and lower cabinets
- Powder rooms
A 60-30-10 palette built on Fern
White Beach
Fern
Vicious Violet
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Vicious Violet#8F509DAnalogous
Eucalyptus#329760Analogous
Moss Gardens#768B59Triadic
Tangent Periwinkle#50507FTriadic
Cherry Berry#9F4D65Split complementary
Prophet Violet#6F58A6Tints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Fern in real paint
Fern is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.