Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Ferned Green |
| SKU | 324-5DB |
| Hex | #707652 |
| RGB | 112, 118, 82 |
| HSL | 70°, 18%, 39% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Dutch Boy Ferned Green
With an LRV of 17, Ferned Green is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Ferned Green works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Ferned Green within Dutch Boy'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 #707652 in HSL space. Pair Ferned Green 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.
Dutch Boy Ferned Green Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ferned Green 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 Dutch Boy 324-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ferned Green
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ferned Green. The nearest is Garden Spot (SW 6432) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Spot swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ferned Green
The closest Behr equivalent of Ferned Green is Spanish Galleon (760D-6). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). If Behr is your counter, order Spanish Galleon and you'll get the same color. See the full Spanish Galleon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ferned Green
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Ferned Green is Pine Brook (490). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Pine Brook and you'll get the same color. See the full Pine Brook swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ferned Green
At Valspar, the closest color to Ferned Green is Farm Fresh (V058-6) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17.3 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Farm Fresh swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ferned Green
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ferned Green is Dark Sage (PPG1124-6) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Sage swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ferned Green
At Glidden, the closest color to Ferned Green is Dark Sage (PPG1124-6) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Sage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ferned Green
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Ferned Green. The nearest is Garden Spot (HGSW 2242) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Spot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ferned Green
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Ferned Green is Verdant Views (DET508) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdant Views swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ferned Green
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Ferned Green is Celery Seeds (JG-58) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Celery Seeds swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ferned Green
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Ferned Green is Sap Green (NO. 199) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sap Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ferned Green
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ferned Green is Old School (0410) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old School swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ferned Green
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Ferned Green. The nearest is Boardman (H0089) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boardman swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ferned Green
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Ferned Green. The nearest is Fern (C2-663) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fern swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ferned Green
Clare has no exact twin of Ferned Green. The nearest is Daily Greens (PNT100-DP-61) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Daily Greens swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ferned Green
Backdrop has no exact twin of Ferned Green. The nearest is Old Soul (BD-OS) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ferned Green
Kompozit has no exact twin of Ferned Green. The nearest is Bowling Green (0437) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bowling Green swatch →