Folk Tale P400-3 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B3FFAE, LRV 67 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pastel Green from RAL (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B3FFAE · P400-3
Folk Tale
67%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Folk Tale Technical Profile
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Folk Tale in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Folk Tale in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFolk Tale
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RALPastel Green
Pastel Green
RAL
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Shimmering Lime
Benjamin Moore
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Sage Sensation
Vista Paint
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Weekend Gardener
Dunn-Edwards
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Window Garden Green
PPG
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Au Naturale
Valspar
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Apple Martini
Kilz
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Lil' Monster
Dutch Boy
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Celtic Spring
Hirshfield's
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Sprout .05
Colorhouse
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Green Vibes
Sherwin-Williams
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Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Folk Tale
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Folk Tale
#B3FFAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CD691
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Folk Tale
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Folk Tale Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
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More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Folk Tale — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Folk Tale have?
Folk Tale by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Folk Tale in your own space before committing.
What colors match Folk Tale from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Folk Tale are Pastel Green by RAL (a close match), Shimmering Lime by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Sounds of Nature by Benjamin Moore (a close match) — the best options for getting Folk Tale's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Folk Tale?
Folk Tale has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Folk Tale's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.