ColorplanBenjamin Moore Folk Art (528) is a light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 62. For trim, try Icicle (2142-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 62.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D1D2A1 |
| RGB | 209, 210, 161 |
| HSL | 61°, 35%, 73% |
About Folk Art
Folk Art (528) is a light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 62, Folk Art has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Folk Art's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Peaceful Garden (CSP-830), it's lighter and warmer.
How Folk Art changes with the light
Folk Art has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Folk Art's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Folk Art will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Folk Art can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Folk Art will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Folk Art in real homes
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Folk Art equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 8.3
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Churlish Green (ΔE 5.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Whitewater Bay (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Folk Art questions
What undertone does Folk Art have?
Folk Art has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Folk Art's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Folk Art a light or dark color?
Folk Art has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Folk Art has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Folk Art in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 8.3); Farrow & Ball: Green Ground No.206 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 6.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Folk Art?
Try Icicle (2142-70) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Folk Art's undertone.
Where does Folk Art work best?
Folk Art works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 62, Folk Art has visible color without darkening a room much.
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