Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Fernwood |
| SKU | HGSW 1233 |
| Hex | #C4B146 |
| RGB | 196, 177, 70 |
| HSL | 51°, 52%, 52% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Fernwood
Fernwood sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Fernwood is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Fernwood within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #C4B146 in HSL space. Pair Fernwood 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Fernwood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fernwood 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1233 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fernwood
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Fernwood is Hep Green (SW 6704). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Hep Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Hep Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fernwood
Behr has no exact twin of Fernwood. The nearest is Coriander Seed (370F-5) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coriander Seed swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fernwood
Valspar has no exact twin of Fernwood. The nearest is Sugar Leaves (V019-3) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40.9 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sugar Leaves swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fernwood
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Fernwood. The nearest is Parachute (PPG1218-5) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parachute swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fernwood
At Glidden, the closest color to Fernwood is Pirate Gold (45YY 43/536) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pirate Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fernwood
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Fernwood is Hidden Green (222-5DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Hidden Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Hidden Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fernwood
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pesto (DE5474), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Fernwood without repainting risk. See the full Pesto swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fernwood
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Fernwood is Rain Slicker (0801) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →