Fern Glow (PPG17-27) is a mid-tone yellow from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 35.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Olive Tree (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Fern Glow in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

35.6 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG17-27

HEX

#AAA44C

RGB

170, 164, 76

HSL

56°, 38%, 48%

Family

Yellows

Colors similar to Fern Glow in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Fern Glow FAQ

What is the LRV of Fern Glow?

Fern Glow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Fern Glow in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Olive Tree (392), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Moss Stone (DE5481), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Gilded Pesto (6007-6B), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Parakeet (SW 6711), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Parakeet (HGSW6711), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Be Yourself (PPG1218-7), ~90% proximity; Behr: Laser (P350-6), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), ~63% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Fern Glow?

The HEX code of Fern Glow (PPG17-27) is #AAA44C, RGB 170, 164, 76. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.