ColorplanBenjamin Moore Douglas Fern (563) is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and an LRV of 57. For trim, try Snow Angel (841).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 56.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AAD0AC |
| RGB | 170, 208, 172 |
| HSL | 123°, 29%, 74% |
About Douglas Fern
Douglas Fern (563) is a mid-tone, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 57, Douglas Fern has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Douglas Fern read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Acadia Green (2034-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Douglas Fern changes with the light
Douglas Fern has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Douglas Fern will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Douglas Fern will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Douglas Fern close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Douglas Fern will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Douglas Fern in real homes
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Douglas 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 10.5
Also close: Quietude (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Arsenic (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.8
Also close: Jojoba (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Douglas Fern questions
What undertone does Douglas Fern have?
Douglas Fern has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Douglas Fern read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Douglas Fern a light or dark color?
Douglas Fern has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Douglas Fern has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Douglas Fern in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Waterscape SW 6470 (closest available, ΔE 10.5); Farrow & Ball: Whirlybird No.309 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Behr: Whitewater Bay PPU11-10 (closest available, ΔE 8.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Douglas Fern?
Try Snow Angel (841) on trim and Ice Mist (OC-67) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Douglas Fern's undertone.
Where does Douglas Fern work best?
Douglas Fern works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 57, Douglas Fern has visible color without darkening a room much.
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