Misted Fern vs Celtic Forest 2
Where Misted Fern belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Celtic Forest 2 is a Dulux color. Misted Fern reads as yellow, while Celtic Forest 2 reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Celtic Forest 2 (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Misted Fern (LRV 31), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Misted Fern runs yellow while Celtic Forest 2 is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Misted Fern vs Celtic Forest 2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Misted Fern on one side and Celtic Forest 2 on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Misted Fern comparisons
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With LRVs of 31 and 31, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.