Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Fern Leaf |
| SKU | MQ6-51 |
| Hex | #96A486 |
| RGB | 150, 164, 134 |
| HSL | 88°, 14%, 58% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Fern Leaf
Fern Leaf sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Fern Leaf 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
16 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
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Fern Leaf 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 #96A486 in HSL space. Pair Fern Leaf 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 Fern Leaf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fern Leaf 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 MQ6-51 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fern Leaf
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fern Leaf is Agate Green (SW 7742) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Agate Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fern Leaf
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Fern Leaf is Greenwich Village (445) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greenwich Village swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fern Leaf
At Valspar, the closest color to Fern Leaf is Bushel (T617) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33.4 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bushel swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fern Leaf
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Fern Leaf. The nearest is Zebra Grass (PPG1126-5) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zebra Grass swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fern Leaf
At Glidden, the closest color to Fern Leaf is Edamame (PPG1030-4) — very close at ΔE 2.9, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Edamame swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fern Leaf
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sprig of Green (326-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Fern Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Sprig of Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fern Leaf
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Fern Leaf. The nearest is Chatfield Green (HGSW 2254) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chatfield Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fern Leaf
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fern Leaf is Sonoma Sage (DET522) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sonoma Sage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fern Leaf
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Fern Leaf is Breakfast Room Green (NO. 81) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Breakfast Room Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fern Leaf
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Fern Leaf is Lucky Day (0428) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lucky Day swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fern Leaf
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Fern Leaf is Big Fish (0435) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Fish swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fern Leaf
Rodda has no exact twin of Fern Leaf. The nearest is Foliage (R063) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Foliage swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fern Leaf
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Fern Leaf. The nearest is Lilypad (C2-683) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lilypad swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Fern Leaf
Clare has no exact twin of Fern Leaf. The nearest is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fern Leaf
At Kompozit, the closest color to Fern Leaf is Big Fish (0435) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Fish swatch →