Dark Fern

#3F5930

Quality 0.94

Dark Fern is a deep, cool green with a gloss finish, represented by HEX #3F5930. It excels in joinery, mudrooms, front doors, and feature walls, offering a fresh but grounded aesthetic without being harsh. This colour can shift noticeably between daylight, warm lamps, and surrounding materials. It’s crucial to sample it next to trims, flooring, cabinetry, and fabrics before deciding on a full room application. Begin with a restrained palette, and introduce a stronger accent only if the sample seems flat.

Overview

RGB

63, 89, 48

HSL

98°, 30%, 27%

Contrast vs white

7.83:1

Contrast vs black

2.68:1

Quick guidance

This is a deep tone. It works best as an accent, joinery colour, or feature wall.

Where Dark Fern works best

Dark Fern is most effective on joinery, mudrooms, front doors, and feature walls. For larger areas, ensure there is enough natural light or lighter materials nearby to prevent the room from feeling enclosed. If uncertain, start with a single wall, joinery face, robe interior, or vanity, and observe it under various lighting conditions throughout the day before expanding its use.

Pairing and contrast advice

White or very light detailing provides better contrast with Dark Fern, given its contrast ratios of 2.68:1 against black and 7.83:1 against white. It pairs well with warm whites, timber, travertine, linen, and muted brass details. Without linked style profiles, keep the initial palette simple and let the materials enhance the visual effect.

Finish notes

The gloss finish of Dark Fern enhances its vividness, as reflected light accentuates edges and surface variations. This effect is suitable for trim, doors, and feature joinery, but it also means that surface preparation is crucial. On large walls, the gloss can make spaces feel busier unless balanced with a restrained palette.

Frequently asked questions

What rooms does Dark Fern usually suit best?

Dark Fern is best suited for joinery, mudrooms, front doors, and feature walls. The ideal location depends on natural light, room size, and surrounding materials, so it's important to test it in the actual space rather than relying solely on a digital swatch.

What colours and materials pair well with Dark Fern?

Dark Fern pairs well with warm whites, timber, travertine, linen, and muted brass details. Begin with adjacent neutrals, and consider adding a stronger accent only after the sample has settled in the room.

Should Dark Fern be used with dark or light trim and text?

White or very light detailing generally provides better contrast with Dark Fern than black. Despite contrast ratios, test it next to your trim colour and hardware, as sheen, texture, and room lighting can alter the final appearance.

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