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Benjamin Moore Soft Fern 2144-40

Soft Fern

Benjamin Moore

2144-40

About Soft Fern by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 57.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #c8cab2

RGB: 200, 202, 178

Hue65°

Saturation19%

Lightness75%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Soft Fern

Benjamin Moore

2144-40

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Soft Fern 2144-40 a warm or cool color?
Soft 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 Soft Fern?
Soft Fern sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 65°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Soft Fern?
Brightness is about 58%. Saturation is around 19%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 75%. Hue is close to 65°. The hex value is #c8cab2. The RGB value is 200, 202, 178.
Is Soft Fern better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Soft Fern has brightness around 58%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Soft Fern?
You can match Soft 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 Soft Fern work best in a home?
Soft 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 Soft Fern compare to a pure white paint?
Soft 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 Soft Fern in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Soft Fern

Benjamin Moore

2144-40

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Soft Fern

Benjamin Moore

2144-40

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Soft Fern

Benjamin Moore

2144-40

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

WHISPERING PINE

Glidden

PPG1125-3

DANCING KITE

Glidden

PPG1119-4

ONLY OLIVE

Glidden

PPG1123-4

Morning Zen

Behr

S380-2