Marsh Fern
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Marsh Fern remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#4C4527
LRV
5.94
Coordinating Colors
Cotton White reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 6), opening up a space where Marsh Fern encloses it.
Totally Tan reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 6), opening up a space where Marsh Fern encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Palm Leaf reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 9 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 7 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 9 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Oliva Oscuro reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 69 vs 6, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Soulful Blue reflects far more light (LRV 20 vs 6), opening up a space where Marsh Fern encloses it.
Dusty Heather reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 6), opening up a space where Marsh Fern encloses it.
A 3-point LRV gap (6 vs 3) makes Marsh Fern the marginally brighter of the two.
Lavender Wisp reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 6), opening up a space where Marsh Fern encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Palm Leaf reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 23 vs 6, Rural Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Eminent Bronze reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (11 vs 6) makes Saguaro the marginally brighter of the two.