GREENS

Maidenhair Fern

#447648

RGB 68, 118, 72 · HSL 125°, 27%, 36% · CMYK 42, 0, 39, 54

Maidenhair Fern is #447648 in HEX — rgb(68, 118, 72), hsl(125°, 27%, 36%), cmyk(42%, 0%, 39%, 54%).

Maidenhair Fern pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 125°, 27%, 36%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#447648

RGB68, 118, 72

HSL125°, 27%, 36%

HSV125°, 42%, 46%

CMYK42, 0, 39, 54

Decimal4486728

CSS RGBrgb(68, 118, 72)

CSS HSLhsl(125, 27%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Maidenhair Fern S24D8

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Melbourne 725

ΔE 2.9 · #4C7C4B

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Juniper DEA128

ΔE 3.1 · #4A754A

Valspar

Vegas Green 6009-7

ΔE 3.3 · #407148

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 4.1 · #507A4F

Vista Paint

Melbourne C-724

ΔE 4.7 · #4E7D48

Behr

Trailing Vine S390-7

ΔE 4.8 · #456E3C

Benjamin Moore

Cat's 2036-10

ΔE 5.6 · #307047

Sherwin-Williams

Kilkenny SW6740

ΔE 6.3 · #498555

PPG

Clover Leaf 1131-7

ΔE 7.9 · #53734C

RAL

Reseda Green 6011

ΔE 9.1 · #587246

Dutch Boy

Jade Green D-6756

ΔE 9.3 · #1E6A43

Kilz

Pickle Juice LG270-02

ΔE 9.5 · #5A7345

Kobra

Green 36

ΔE 10.2 · #4E795B

Colorhouse

Thrive .06 Thrive-06

ΔE 14.6 · #128458

Farrow & Ball

Calke Green 34

ΔE 18.8 · #768769

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#447648

#754370

Analogous

#587543

#447648

#437560

Triadic

#447648

#474375

#754743

Split-Complementary

#447648

#604375

#754358

Tetradic

#447648

#435875

#754370

#756043

Monochromatic

#0B130C

#27442A

#447648

#60A466

#91C095

Rectangle

#447648

#437075

#754370

#754743

Compound

#447648

#437560

#754370

#754358

Variations

Lighter

#5B9E60

#87B48A

#BBD1BD

Darker

#355E38

#234126

#142616

Saturation

#546356

#437547

#22962B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.34:1

vs Black

3.93:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#447648

#6B644A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#447648

#6F6F50

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#447648

#4B6F72

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Maidenhair Fern sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#728551

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#447648

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#608A75

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#623B5E

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #447648;

CSS — background

background-color: #447648;

CSS Variable

--color-maidenhair-fern: #447648;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'maidenhair-fern': '#447648' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#447648] text-[#447648]

SCSS

$maidenhair-fern: #447648;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #447648?

#447648 is Maidenhair Fern, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #447648 warm or cool?

Maidenhair Fern reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Maidenhair Fern?

Maidenhair Fern works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Maidenhair Fern?

Maidenhair Fern pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Maidenhair Fern?

You can download Maidenhair Fern on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Maidenhair Fern?

The hex code is #447648. In RGB it's 68, 118, 72, and in HSL it's 125°, 27%, 36%.

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