Benjamin Moore Bed of Ferns 1511

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Benjamin Moore Bed of Ferns reviews (4 photos)
What are Benjamin Moore Bed of Ferns undertones?
Is Bed of Ferns 1511 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Bed of Ferns
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Bed of Ferns 1511
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Bed of Ferns 1511
Code:	1511
Name:	Bed of Ferns
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Bed of Ferns?

Benjamin Moore Bed of Ferns 1511 is a muted olive-khaki with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it grounded rather than bright. Its yellow-green undertone gives the color gentle warmth, while the softened saturation makes it feel quiet and earthy on a wall. In daylight, Bed of Ferns can read as a dusty botanical green; under warm bulbs, its tan and olive notes become more pronounced. It suits studies, mudrooms, kitchens, and bedroom walls where a mid-depth neutral with more character than beige is wanted. Pair it with creamy off-whites, weathered oak, aged brass, charcoal accents, or natural linen for a layered, material-focused look.

Benjamin Moore Bed of Ferns reviews (4 photos)

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What are Benjamin Moore Bed of Ferns undertones?

Bed of Ferns is a midtone, muted mustard. The HEX sample leans yellow; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.

HEX value:

#999275

RGB code:

153, 146, 117

Is Benjamin Moore Bed of Ferns cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 48°, this Beige leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

1511 Bed of Ferns HSL code: 48, 15%, 53%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Bed of Ferns

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Bed of Ferns:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Bed of Ferns with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 228, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.

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LRV of Bed of Ferns

Bed of Ferns has an LRV of 28.14% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 28.14%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#999275
RGB Decimal	153, 146, 117
RGB Percent	60.00%, 57.25%, 45.88%
HSV	Hue: 48° Saturation: 23.53% Value: 60.0%
HSL	hsl(48, 15, 53)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.58 Yellow: 23.53 Key: 40.0
YIQ	Y: 144.787 I: 13.49 Q: -7.544
XYZ	X: 26.626 Y: 28.615 Z: 20.945
CIE Lab	L:60.44 a:-2.323 b:16.34
CIE Luv	L:60.44 u:5.89 v:22.139
Decimal	10064501
Hunter Lab	53.493, -4.763, 14.23