Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Boston Fern |
| SKU | 410F-5 |
| Hex | #83A755 |
| RGB | 131, 167, 85 |
| HSL | 86°, 33%, 49% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Boston Fern
Boston Fern sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Boston Fern is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Boston Fern within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #83A755 in HSL space. Pair Boston Fern with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Boston Fern Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Boston Fern from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 410F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Boston Fern
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Napa Vineyards (427), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Boston Fern without repainting risk. See the full Napa Vineyards swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Boston Fern
Valspar has no exact twin of Boston Fern. The nearest is Snipped Chive (8002-30E) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Snipped Chive swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Boston Fern
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Boston Fern is Grassy Meadow (PPG1223-6) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grassy Meadow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Boston Fern
At Glidden, the closest color to Boston Fern is Grassy Meadow (PPG1223-6) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grassy Meadow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Boston Fern
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Boston Fern. The nearest is Jade Stem (127-6DB) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jade Stem swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Boston Fern
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Boston Fern. The nearest is Parakeet (DE5580) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parakeet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Boston Fern
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Boston Fern is Green Gone Wild (0774) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Gone Wild swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Boston Fern
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Boston Fern is Gentle Caress (0766) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Caress swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Boston Fern
At Kompozit, the closest color to Boston Fern is Gentle Caress (0766) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentle Caress swatch →