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Sherwin-Williams Frosted Fern

SW 9648 · #A7A796 · LRV 38.1

Compare with other brands: PPG Wandering Willow is a 99% match

Frosted Fern (SW 9648) is a mid-tone yellow from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 38.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Wandering Willow (99% match).

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LRV

38.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9648

HEX

#A7A796

RGB

167, 167, 150

HSL

60°, 9%, 62%

Family

Yellows

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Frosted Fern FAQ

What undertone does Frosted Fern have?

Frosted Fern has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone yellow. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Frosted Fern?

Frosted Fern has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 38.1 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.

What is the closest match to Frosted Fern in other brands?

PPG: Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3), 99%; Glidden: Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Whale Watching (DET512), 97%; Valspar: Ara Glen (M311), 97%; Behr: Jungle Camouflage (N350-4), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Herbal Escape (1487), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Escape Gray (HGSW6185), 94%; Farrow & Ball: French Gray (No. 18), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Frosted Fern?

The HEX code of Frosted Fern (SW 9648) is #A7A796, RGB 167, 167, 150. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.