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A match of Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern is a light, muted green with a warm yellow cast and low chroma. It reads soft rather than clear, with an earthy, slightly olive quality and enough lightness to avoid looking deep or heavy.

MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Soft Fern is useful for parts that need a calm green-beige finish on small or detailed surfaces. It can work on vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, picture frames, shelf brackets, mailbox parts, railings, PVC trim pieces, baskets, and other hardware or accessories where an even spray coat is easier than brushing.

Because the color is light and relatively low in saturation, coverage is usually more forgiving than with vivid colors, but darker or uneven substrates can still show through the first coats. Finish choice and surface texture can also change how warm or gray the color reads, so preparation and film build matter when you need a consistent result.

Similar colors:

OR-307 Christmas Fern
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OT-96

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About Benjamin Moore Paints

Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence with their large selection of authentic colors such as the Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Benjamin Moore™ 2144-40 Soft Fern *

Can MyPerfectColor match Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern for spray paint over metal or an existing coating?

Yes, MyPerfectColor can supply a match of Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern in spray paint for metal or a previously coated item, but surface prep matters. Clean off dirt, oil, wax, and chalk, remove loose paint or rust, and scuff any sound existing coating so the new finish can bond properly.

If the old coating is glossy, uneven, damaged, or contaminated, the final look can change even when the color match is correct. The sheen, texture, and condition of the old surface can all affect how Soft Fern reads on the finished part.

Which finish should I order for Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern?

The best finish depends on how the item will be used and how you want the matched color to look on the finished surface. A glossier finish is usually easier to wipe clean and reflects more light, while a flatter finish hides surface irregularities better and reduces reflectivity.

Keep in mind that the same match of Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern can look different from one sheen to another. If you are coating a part that must sit near an existing painted surface, try to match the sheen as closely as possible so the result is more consistent.

Where can I find the SDS for Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern?

The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern color name by itself. To review the safety information for the MyPerfectColor product, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page: MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets.

How much Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern do I need for my project?

Coverage depends on the size of the item, surface texture, how much hiding power the job needs, the spray method, and how many coats are required. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat, while other MyPerfectColor paints often cover about 400 to 600 square feet depending on the product and application.

If you are coating a small part, fixture, or accessory in Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern, plan around the actual surface area and expect more product to be needed for rough, porous, or darker substrates. If coverage is a concern, it is better to order enough for the full job rather than assume one coat will be sufficient.

What kinds of projects work well for Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern custom spray paint?

Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern in custom spray paint is a practical choice for trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, accessories, and other parts that are awkward or inefficient to coat with a brush. It is also useful for small removable components that need to coordinate with an existing painted environment.

This format is often chosen when the goal is to get a match of Soft Fern onto metal, plastic, wood, wicker, or a previously coated surface after proper prep. For Benjamin Moore colors, MyPerfectColor is providing its own custom-matched paint, not the original Benjamin Moore paint product.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern?
All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.
What are the RGB, HEX and LRV values for Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern?
The RGB values for Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern are 203, 200, 177 and the HEX code is #CBC8B1. The LRV for Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern is 56.95. The LRV stands for Light Reflectance Value and measures the percentage of light that a color reflects. Learn more about Light Reflectance Values and using RGB and Hex codes for paint.
What is spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern made of? And how much area will one can cover?

MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray can will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.

Is Benjamin Moore Paint used to make Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern?

No, MyPerfectColor uses a combination of proprietary ingredients to make interior and exterior housepaints, its own line of custom spray paint, and other acrylic enamel based products.

Can I buy Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern locally?
You would have to ask around locally. MyPerfectColor can make and ship the Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern in a variety of paint types, but we are not able to comment on what other suppliers can provide. MyPerfectColor is not just working off a formula in a database - we compare every batch against the original color to verify the color accuracy. MyPerfectColor has extensive color matching capabilities and more than ten times the number of pigments available to a typical paint store.
How do I convert Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern to a different color from another paint company?

While we can provide Benjamin Moore 2144-40 Soft Fern in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.

However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.

Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.