GREENS

Fake Fern

#529875

RGB 82, 152, 117 · HSL 150°, 30%, 46% · CMYK 46, 0, 23, 40

Fake Fern is #529875 in HEX — rgb(82, 152, 117), hsl(150°, 30%, 46%), cmyk(46%, 0%, 23%, 40%).

Fake Fern pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 150°, 30%, 46%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#529875

RGB82, 152, 117

HSL150°, 30%, 46%

HSV150°, 46%, 60%

CMYK46, 0, 23, 40

Decimal5412981

CSS RGBrgb(82, 152, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(150, 30%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Luck 588

ΔE 3.1 · #47936E

Behr

Trellis Vine M440-6

ΔE 3.3 · #4D916B

Dulux

Green Weed S25E7

ΔE 4.4 · #548F6D

Dunn-Edwards

Inspiration Peak DE5691

ΔE 5.1 · #4FA183

PPG

Plumosa 1132-5

ΔE 5.2 · #64A281

Vista Paint

Garden Leaf K-289

ΔE 6.3 · #598F71

Hallman-Lindsay

On The Nile 710

ΔE 6.8 · #488D74

Sherwin-Williams

Julep SW6746

ΔE 8 · #57AA80

Valspar

Beach Grass 5008-8B

ΔE 8.4 · #579C87

Kilz

Emerald Stream RG120-02

ΔE 8.7 · #5F9E88

Kobra

Green 34

ΔE 12.3 · #42A370

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 13.5 · #83AE82

Dutch Boy

Grass Green D-6753

ΔE 13.7 · #317455

IKEA

IKEA132 132

ΔE 14.3 · #507A4F

Farrow & Ball

Arsenic 214

ΔE 15.7 · #84B59C

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 17.4 · #89AC76

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#529875

#985275

Analogous

#529852

#529875

#529898

Triadic

#529875

#755298

#987552

Split-Complementary

#529875

#985298

#985252

Tetradic

#529875

#525298

#985275

#989852

Monochromatic

#1D3529

#37674F

#529875

#7EB99C

#AFD4C2

Rectangle

#529875

#527598

#985275

#987552

Compound

#529875

#529898

#985275

#985252

Variations

Lighter

#70B291

#97C1AC

#C5D9CF

Darker

#407B5E

#2B5641

#193226

Saturation

#6B8075

#529875

#29C275

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

3.44:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.11:1

Deuteranopia

#529875

#858277

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#529875

#8F8F7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#529875

#5A9293

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fake 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

#7D9F73

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#529875

Daylight 5500K

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

#6AA497

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9ECEB

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.

#7D4A64

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: #529875;

CSS — background

background-color: #529875;

CSS Variable

--color-fake-fern: #529875;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fake-fern': '#529875' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#529875] text-[#529875]

SCSS

$fake-fern: #529875;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #529875?

#529875 is Fake Fern, a mid-tone green with a cool undertone.

Is #529875 warm or cool?

Fake Fern reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fake Fern?

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

What colors pair well with Fake Fern?

Fake 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 Fake Fern?

You can download Fake 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 Fake Fern?

The hex code is #529875. In RGB it's 82, 152, 117, and in HSL it's 150°, 30%, 46%.

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