Woodland Fern 1 vs S 5040-B80G

Woodland Fern 1DuluxvsS 5040-B80GNCSΔE 13.2Distinct difference

Woodland Fern 1 (Dulux) and S 5040-B80G (NCS) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Woodland Fern 1 belongs to the green family and S 5040-B80G to the blue family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 8 vs 8 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a cool character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 13.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Woodland Fern 1
Dulux · 90GY 08/187
Hex#32523d
LRV8.0
BrandDulux
Number90GY 08/187
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
S 5040-B80G
NCS · S 5040-B80G
Hex#015d50
LRV8.4
BrandNCS
NumberS 5040-B80G
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Woodland Fern 1 vs S 5040-B80G Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Woodland Fern 1 on one side and S 5040-B80G on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Woodland Fern 1 comparisons

See how Woodland Fern 1 stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Woodland Fern 1
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Woodland Fern 1
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Woodland Fern 1
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Woodland Fern 1
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Woodland Fern 1
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Woodland Fern 1
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Woodland Fern 1
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Woodland Fern 1
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Woodland Fern 1
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Woodland Fern 1
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Woodland Fern 1
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Woodland Fern 1 reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Woodland Fern 1
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Woodland Fern 1
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Bancha reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
Woodland Fern 1
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Woodland Fern 1
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Woodland Fern 1
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Woodland Fern 1
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Woodland Fern 1
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Woodland Fern 1
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Woodland Fern 1
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Pewter Green reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Woodland Fern 1
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Woodland Fern 1
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Woodland Fern 1
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Woodland Fern 1
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Woodland Fern 1
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Woodland Fern 1
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Woodland Fern 1
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Woodland Fern 1
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Woodland Fern 1
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Woodland Fern 1
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice