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Fernwood Green

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Fernwood Green remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 14 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#CCCCA3

LRV

56.76

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Light Reflectance Value
56.76
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCharmingSoft
UseInterior Only
Collection

Fernwood Green in Real Rooms

Fernwood Green has a high LRV of 56.76 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, misc, kitchen cabinets and home office.

8 Living Room Photos

There is a specific "glow" that Fernwood Green takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Benjamin Moore Fernwood Green hallway makeover

Hallway trim and walls glow with rich Fernwood Green throughout.

@girls.painting

1 Misc Photo

These "miscellaneous" applications of Fernwood Green prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.

Fernwood Green wall paint makeover

Painted surface showcases the versatility of Fernwood Green.

@s.eppehimer

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On kitchen cabinets, Fernwood Green adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.

Benjamin Moore Fernwood Green kitchen cabinets review

Kitchen cabinetry in Fernwood Green provides timeless elegance.

@craigbrooksdecorating

Fernwood Green kitchen cabinets

Kitchen cabinet doors finished in Fernwood Green.

@paintedlady_furniture

3 Home Office Photos

The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Fernwood Green is calm without being inert — it creates the kind of visual quiet that supports sustained focus. Lean into darker wood tones; avoid white furniture, which will compete for attention.

Fernwood Green home office paint

Desk wall in home office painted Fernwood Green.

@thecolorconcierge

Fernwood Green home office color

Study space walls feature a calming Fernwood Green.

@thecolorconcierge

Fernwood Green home office color

Office walls benefit from Fernwood Green's sophisticated tone.

@cassandras_off_the_wall

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Color Codes

HEX#CCCCA3
RGB204, 204, 163
HSL60° 29% 72%
CMYK0 0 20 20
CIE LabL: 81.1 a: -6.8 b: 20.5
XYZX: 0.53 Y: 0.59 Z: 0.43