RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.
In Western cultures, fern symbolizes sincerity and fascination, often linked to new beginnings and the beauty of nature. Conversely, in some Eastern traditions, it can represent humility and the importance of nurturing one's roots.
The term 'fern' has been used since the 14th century, originating from the Old English word 'fearn', which refers to the plant itself. Ferns have long been admired for their resilience, with some species dating back over 300 million years, making them a symbol of ancient life.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Fern. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 40 Greens →Nine steps of Fern by lightness — from #293F22 (darkest) to #A3B99D (lightest). Click any to copy.
Sitting opposite Fern at 286° on the color wheel, these give the highest-contrast pairings.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Fern.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Fern anchored at 500 — ready to drop into a design system. Click any step to copy.
Works well as text on light backgrounds; fails on dark.
Thresholds: AA needs 4.5:1 (normal text) / 3:1 (large); AAA needs 7:1 / 4.5:1. Large = 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold.
Copy-ready values for CSS, screen and print, plus the extra conversions designers reach for.
color: #4F7942; color-mix(in srgb, #4F7942 70%, white) 106°, 45%, 47% 35, 0, 45, 53 5208386 #666633 How Fern appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.