Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Frosted Fern |
| SKU | SW 9648 |
| Hex | #A7A796 |
| RGB | 167, 167, 150 |
| HSL | 60°, 9%, 62% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Frosted Fern
Frosted Fern sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Frosted Fern is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Behr
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Frosted Fern within 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 #A7A796 in HSL space. Pair Frosted 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.
Sherwin-Williams Frosted Fern Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Frosted 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9648 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Frosted Fern
The closest Behr equivalent of Frosted Fern is Simply Sage (PPU10-16). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Simply Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Simply Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Frosted Fern
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Frosted Fern is Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wandering Willow and you'll get the same color. See the full Wandering Willow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Frosted Fern
C2 Paint's nearest match is Bramble (C2-957), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Frosted Fern without repainting risk. See the full Bramble swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Frosted Fern
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Whale Watching (DET512), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Frosted Fern without repainting risk. See the full Whale Watching swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Frosted Fern
Kompozit's nearest match is Silverado Ranch (0421), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Frosted Fern without repainting risk. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Frosted Fern
Valspar's nearest match is Afternoon Nap (T679), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.5 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Frosted Fern without repainting risk. See the full Afternoon Nap swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Frosted Fern
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Frosted Fern is Greywood (423-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greywood swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Frosted Fern
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Frosted Fern. The nearest is Shark Fin (0574) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Frosted Fern
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Frosted Fern. The nearest is Chateau (CSP-140) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Frosted Fern
Backdrop has no exact twin of Frosted Fern. The nearest is Le Freak (BD-LF) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Frosted Fern
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Frosted Fern. The nearest is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Frosted Fern
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Frosted Fern. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Frosted Fern
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Frosted Fern — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 8.08). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9648 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →