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Benjamin Moore Maidenhair Fern 500

Maidenhair Fern

Benjamin Moore

500

About Maidenhair Fern by Benjamin Moore

Maidenhair Fern 500 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 61% and hue near 66° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 60.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cccfae

RGB: 204, 207, 174

Hue66°

Saturation26%

Lightness75%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Maidenhair Fern from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Maidenhair Fern looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Maidenhair Fern 500 a warm or cool color?
Maidenhair Fern by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Maidenhair Fern?
Maidenhair Fern sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 66°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Maidenhair Fern?
Brightness is about 61%. Saturation is around 26%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 75%. Hue is close to 66°. The hex value is #cccfae. The RGB value is 204, 207, 174.
Is Maidenhair Fern better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Maidenhair Fern has brightness around 61%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Maidenhair Fern?
You can match Maidenhair Fern with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Maidenhair Fern work best in a home?
Maidenhair Fern works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Maidenhair Fern compare to a pure white paint?
Maidenhair Fern is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Maidenhair Fern in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Maidenhair Fern in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Maidenhair Fern. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Maidenhair Fern. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.