Frosted Fern
SW 9648 · Sherwin-Williams
GreigeView Frosted Fern SW 9648 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#A7A796
LRV
38
Family
Greige
SW 9648
Color profile
Light value
38 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, green lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 38, Frosted Fern is a medium brown that reflects a moderate amount of light. Frosted Fern carries a warm undertone. It sits between brown and green, with a hint of beige. Sherwin-Williams files Frosted Fern under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 38 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Frosted FernThis colorFrosted FernSherwin-Williams · SW 9648
CoordinatingThreaded LoomSherwin-Williams · SW 9512CoordinatingTungstenSherwin-Williams · SW 9515CoordinatingFrost BiteSherwin-Williams · SW 9505Similar colors
Tap any color to compareFrosted Fern vs Willow Tree
38LRV41
#A7A796Hex#AAAD9C
GreigeFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Frosted Fern vs Escape Gray
38LRV41
#A7A796Hex#ABAC9F
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Frosted Fern vs Clary Sage
38LRV41
#A7A796Hex#ACAD97
GreigeFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Frosted Fern vs Rare Gray
38LRV38
#A7A796Hex#A6A69B
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Frosted Fern vs Downing Stone
38LRV36
#A7A796Hex#A6A397
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Frosted Fern vs Chatroom
38LRV41
#A7A796Hex#B0AB9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Frosted Fern vs Coastal Plain
38LRV37
#A7A796Hex#9FA694
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Frosted Fern vs Cascade Green
38LRV43
#A7A796Hex#ACB19F
GreigeFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Frosted Fern vs Svelte Sage
38LRV41
#A7A796Hex#B2AC96
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Frosted Fern vs Gateway Gray
38LRV41
#A7A796Hex#B2AC9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareFrosted Fern vs Wandering Willow
38LRV38
#A7A796Hex#A6A897
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Wandering Willow is near-identical compared with Frosted Fern.
Frosted Fern vs Ara Glen
38LRV40
#A7A796Hex#AAAB99
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Ara Glen is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Frosted Fern.
Frosted Fern vs Woodland Sage
38LRV36
#A7A796Hex#A4A393
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Woodland Sage is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Frosted Fern.
Frosted Fern vs Simply Sage
38LRV39
#A7A796Hex#A7A996
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Simply Sage is very close match compared with Frosted Fern.
Frosted Fern vs Sprig of Sage
38LRV35
#A7A796Hex#A1A292
GreigeFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Sprig of Sage is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Frosted Fern.
Frosted Fern vs Smoky Slate
38LRV34
#A7A796Hex#A1A18F
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Smoky Slate is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Frosted Fern.
Frosted Fern vs Vitty Green No.G3
38LRV40
#A7A796Hex#ADAB9D
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Vitty Green No.G3 is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Frosted Fern.
Frosted Fern vs Herbal Escape
38LRV40
#A7A796Hex#AEAA9A
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Herbal Escape is very close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Frosted Fern.
Frosted Fern vs French Gray
38LRV42
#A7A796Hex#B0AF9B
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
French Gray is close match · 4 points lighter · warmer compared with Frosted Fern.
Frosted Fern vs Jockey Hollow Gray
38LRV39
#A7A796Hex#AEA897
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Jockey Hollow Gray is close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Frosted Fern.
Frosted Fern, answered
What is the LRV of Frosted Fern?
Frosted Fern (SW 9648) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 38, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Frosted Fern a warm or cool color?
Frosted Fern has a warm undertone (warm, green lean).
Can Frosted Fern be used outside?
Yes, Frosted Fern is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Frosted Fern from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Frosted Fern is Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3) by PPG, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 9648
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