Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Shaded Fern |
| SKU | 327-4DB |
| Hex | #929D84 |
| RGB | 146, 157, 132 |
| HSL | 86°, 11%, 57% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Dutch Boy Shaded Fern
Shaded Fern sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Shaded 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
14 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
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Shaded Fern 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 #929D84 in HSL space. Pair Shaded 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.
Dutch Boy Shaded Fern Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shaded 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 Dutch Boy 327-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shaded Fern
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Shaded Fern. The nearest is Green Onyx (SW 9128) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Onyx swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shaded Fern
At Behr, the closest color to Shaded Fern is Shadow Taupe (BNC-24) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadow Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shaded Fern
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Shaded Fern is Kennebunkport Green (HC-123). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Kennebunkport Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Kennebunkport Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shaded Fern
The closest Valspar equivalent of Shaded Fern is Irish Paddock (5006-4A). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Irish Paddock and you'll get the same color. See the full Irish Paddock swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shaded Fern
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Shaded Fern is Farm Fresh (PPG1129-5) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Farm Fresh swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shaded Fern
Glidden's nearest match is Tender Forest Sage (30GY 33/144), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Shaded Fern without repainting risk. See the full Tender Forest Sage swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shaded Fern
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Fresh Sod (DE5655), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Shaded Fern without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Sod swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shaded Fern
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Shaded Fern is Garden Essential (JG-57) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shaded Fern
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Shaded Fern is Suffield Green (NO. 77) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Suffield Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shaded Fern
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Willowbrook Manor (H082), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Shaded Fern without repainting risk. See the full Willowbrook Manor swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shaded Fern
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Shaded Fern is Whispering Willow (H0082). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Whispering Willow and you'll get the same color. See the full Whispering Willow swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Shaded Fern
At Rodda, the closest color to Shaded Fern is Spring Green (CA172) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shaded Fern
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Shaded Fern is Taliesin (C2-699). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Taliesin and you'll get the same color. See the full Taliesin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shaded Fern
Kompozit's nearest match is Lucky Day (0428), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Shaded Fern without repainting risk. See the full Lucky Day swatch →