Sherwin Williams Frosted Fern: Complete Color Review

Need just the right green-gray paint color for your home? I review Sherwin Williams Frosted Fern to see if it's right for you.

Green is quite the popular paint coor right now and I'm loving it. I’ve always enjoyed how green paint can make a space feel calm and connected to nature.

And when you mix green and gray? A space can feel timeless, organic, peaceful and calming. They work well with lots of other colors and fit right into many decor styles.

Frosted Fern is a soft green gray that can act like a neutral or add a subtle hint of color. It’s easy to live with and easy to style, so lets take a closer look.

Frosted Fern, Sherwin Williams, SW 9648

Frosted Fern is a a muted green-gray that blends warm and cool tones really nicely. I think it’s perfect for creating a timeless, calming look in any space.

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Color Family

Frosted Fern is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

38

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color reflects on a scale of 0 to 100. This goes from pure black to pure white.

With an LRV of 38, Frosted Fern sits right in the medium range. It won’t fade into the background in bright rooms, but it also won’t make your space feel dark or heavy.

RGB Colors

R: 167 G: 167 B: 150

RGB shows how much red, green, and blue are mixed to create the color. This combo shows why Frosted Fern feels soft, balanced, and easy on the eyes.

Hex Code

#A7A796

Undertones

Frosted Fern is a green-gray with yellow and subtle blue undertones.

In south-facing rooms with lots of sunlight, I notice it looks warmer and greener. It feels fresh and a bit more lively in these spaces.

But in north-facing rooms with less natural light, it cools down and leans more gray with a soft blue hint.

Best Uses

Frosted Fern is a versatile gem! It works beautifully as both a neutral base and an accent color.

Here are some of my favorite places to use Frosted Fern:

• Living room: Makes the space feel inviting and cozy.
• Bedroom: Perfect if you want a restful, relaxing feel.
• Kitchen: Adds warmth without overwhelming the space.
• Small powder room: Try it on the ceiling, too!
• Built-ins: A subtle way to add character.
• Accent wall or fireplace: Bold, but not too loud.
• Furniture: Works beautifully on a dresser, bookshelf, or coffee table.
• Interior doors: A fun way to bring in color without committing to a whole room.
• Front door or shutters: Adds charm with a hint of color.
• Home exterior: A soft, gorgeous color.

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Escape Gray
• Benjamin Moore Oil Cloth
• Behr Woodland Sage
• Sherwin Williams Clary Sage
• Benjamin Moore Nantucket Gray
• Behr Simply Sage
• Sherwin Williams Willow Tree

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Coordinating Colors

I love how Frosted Fern works so well with warm neutrals! Think dark grays, rich browns, tans, and soft whites.

It also plays quite nicely with shades of blue and green. These mixes can really add depth and harmony to your space.

Dark browns:

• Tungsten
• Muddled Basil
• Status Bronze
• Enduring Bronze
• Best Bronze

Warm neutrals:

• Threaded Loom
• Relaxed Khaki
• Universal Khaki
• Favorite Tan
• Ramie

Warm whites:

• Greek Villa
• Shell White
• Alabaster
• White Flour
• Dover White

Trim Colors

I think Frosted Fern works best with warm, soft trim colors.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQs

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Frosted Fern.

What color is Sherwin Williams frosted fern?

Frosted Fern is a soft, muted green-gray that blends sits nicely between warm and cool.

Does Sherwin Williams Frosted Fern work in a laundry room?

Yes! I think Sherwin Williams Frosted Fern makes a great laundry room color. I love it here because it feels fresh, relaxed, and not too serious.

For added fun, try painting the ceiling, too!

Keep in mind, Frosted Fern will lean warmer / greener in brighter laundry rooms and cooler / green-gray in darker laundry rooms. Swatch it in your space and see what you think!

What color trim goes with SW Frosted Fern?

Good options are Sherwin Williams Alabaster, Benjamin Moore White Dove, or Behr Cameo White. I always like to sample trim next to the wall color to make sure they feel right together.

What's the difference: SW Frosted Fern vs Escape Gray?

Frosted Fern and Escape Gray are very similar paint colors! Both are green-grays with similar undertones.

With an LRV of 41, Escape Gray is a little lighter than Frosted Fern, which has an LRV of 38.

Frosted Fern leans a bit more yellow than Escape Gray.

Frosted Fern is also a bit more saturated whereas Escape Gray is slightly softer and more muted.

If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side to see which one feels right in your space.

What's the difference: SW Frosted Fern vs BM Oil Cloth?

Frosted Fern and Oil Cloth are similar subtle green-gray paint colors, but no two paint colors are exactly alike!

With an LRV of 38, Frosted Fern is slightly lighter than Oil Cloth, which has an LRV of 35.

Frosted Fern leans a bit more yellow than Oil Cloth.

Frosted Fern is also a bit more saturated whereas Oil Cloth is slightly softer and more muted.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!

Is SW Frosted Fern green?

Frosted Fern is best described as a green gray. It has yellow and subtle blue undertones, which is why it shifts so much.

In sunny, south-facing rooms, it looks greener and warmer. In darker, north-facing rooms, it cools down and looks more gray blue.

Thanks for reading!