ColorplanBenjamin Moore Bed of Ferns (CC-632) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 29. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Olive (No.13). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 28.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #999275 |
| RGB | 153, 146, 117 |
| HSL | 48°, 15%, 53% |
About Bed of Ferns
Bed of Ferns (CC-632) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 29, Bed of Ferns 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 Bed of Ferns'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, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Hancock Gray (HC-97), it's lighter.
How Bed of Ferns changes with the light
Bed of Ferns 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
Bed of Ferns's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Bed of Ferns 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 Bed of Ferns can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Bed of Ferns will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Bed of Ferns in real homes
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Bed of Ferns 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 6.9
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Bed of Ferns questions
What undertone does Bed of Ferns have?
Bed of Ferns has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Bed of Ferns's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Bed of Ferns a light or dark color?
Bed of Ferns has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 28.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 29, Bed of Ferns 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 Bed of Ferns in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Evergreen Fog SW 9130 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Farrow & Ball: Olive No.13 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Bed of Ferns?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Bed of Ferns's undertone.
Where does Bed of Ferns work best?
Bed of Ferns works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 29, Bed of Ferns 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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