ColorplanBenjamin Moore Baby Fern (2029-20) is a deep green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 26. For trim, try Iced Mint (2030-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 26.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #669A30 |
| RGB | 102, 154, 48 |
| HSL | 89°, 52%, 40% |
About Baby Fern
Baby Fern (2029-20) is a deep, bold green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 26, Baby Fern absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baby Fern's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Basil Green (2029-10), it's lighter and warmer.
How Baby Fern changes with the light
Baby Fern has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Baby Fern's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Baby Fern will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Baby Fern can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Baby Fern will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Baby Fern in real homes
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Baby Fern equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 15.8
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 18.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 12.5
Also close: Saxon Green (ΔE 15.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 15.4
Also close: Ecological (ΔE 17.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Baby Fern questions
What undertone does Baby Fern have?
Baby Fern has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baby Fern's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Baby Fern a light or dark color?
Baby Fern has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 26.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, Baby Fern absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Baby Fern in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 15.8); Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green No.287 (closest available, ΔE 12.5); Behr: Laurel Tree S390-5 (closest available, ΔE 15.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Baby Fern?
Try Iced Mint (2030-70) on trim and Aloe Vera (844) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Baby Fern's undertone.
Where does Baby Fern work best?
Baby Fern works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 26, Baby Fern absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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