GREENS

Fern Flash

#6AA84F

RGB 106, 168, 79 · HSL 102°, 36%, 48% · CMYK 37, 0, 53, 34

Fern Flash is #6AA84F in HEX — rgb(106, 168, 79), hsl(102°, 36%, 48%), cmyk(37%, 0%, 53%, 34%).

Fern Flash pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 102°, 36%, 48%. 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#6AA84F

RGB106, 168, 79

HSL102°, 36%, 48%

HSV102°, 53%, 66%

CMYK37, 0, 53, 34

Decimal6989903

CSS RGBrgb(106, 168, 79)

CSS HSLhsl(102, 36%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Leprechaun 6005-8C

ΔE 2 · #68A34A

Dulux

Zatar Leaf S23G8

ΔE 2.6 · #62A348

Behr

Fern Canopy M380-6

ΔE 4.3 · #659E42

Dunn-Edwards

Golf Course DE5601

ΔE 5.1 · #5A9E4B

Benjamin Moore

Pleasant 552

ΔE 6.4 · #73A657

Kilz

Vivid Lime RH100

ΔE 8 · #52A84C

Vista Paint

Gentle Caress C-765

ΔE 8.4 · #7BAB5E

Hallman-Lindsay

Gentle Caress 766

ΔE 9.1 · #7BAC61

PPG

Grassy Meadow 1223-6

ΔE 9.4 · #76A55B

RAL

May Green 6017

ΔE 9.8 · #4C9141

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 10.1 · #7AB96E

Dutch Boy

Green Peace VS-9505

ΔE 11.9 · #8AC867

Sherwin-Williams

Envy SW6925

ΔE 14.3 · #358C3F

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 18.6 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .03 Thrive-03

ΔE 21.9 · #B0C05D

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 28.6 · #919F70

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

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

#6AA84F

#8C4EA6

Analogous

#95A64E

#6AA84F

#4EA660

Triadic

#6AA84F

#4E69A6

#A64E69

Split-Complementary

#6AA84F

#604EA6

#A64E95

Tetradic

#6AA84F

#4E95A6

#8C4EA6

#A6604E

Monochromatic

#273E1D

#487236

#6AA84F

#93C37F

#BFDBB3

Rectangle

#6AA84F

#4EA68C

#8C4EA6

#A64E69

Compound

#6AA84F

#4EA660

#8C4EA6

#A64E95

Variations

Lighter

#86BB6F

#A6C897

#CCDCC5

Darker

#53873D

#395E29

#213717

Saturation

#75886D

#69A64E

#59CE27

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#6AA84F

#9C9053

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6AA84F

#A0A061

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6AA84F

#759DA1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Fern Flash 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

#8FAB56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6AA84F

Daylight 5500K

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

#7CB07B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAECE9

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.

#754888

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: #6AA84F;

CSS — background

background-color: #6AA84F;

CSS Variable

--color-fern-flash: #6AA84F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fern-flash': '#6AA84F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6AA84F] text-[#6AA84F]

SCSS

$fern-flash: #6AA84F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6AA84F?

#6AA84F is Fern Flash, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #6AA84F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fern Flash?

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

What colors pair well with Fern Flash?

Fern Flash 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 Fern Flash?

You can download Fern Flash 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 Fern Flash?

The hex code is #6AA84F. In RGB it's 106, 168, 79, and in HSL it's 102°, 36%, 48%.

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