Ref. #B3FFAE · P400-3
Folk Tale
67%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Folk Tale Technical Profile
What color is Folk Tale? It's a light cool green with the hex code #B3FFAE. Folk Tale has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, Folk Tale sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Folk Tale
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pastel Green
RAL
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Shimmering Lime
Benjamin Moore
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Weekend Gardener
Dunn-Edwards
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Sage Sensation
Vista Paint
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Almost Aloe
PPG
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Green Cheer
MPC
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Au Naturale
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Apple Martini
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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
Other Behr colors close to Folk Tale.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Folk Tale from other brands?
The closest matches are Pastel Green by RAL (#BDECB6), Shimmering Lime by Benjamin Moore (#C0E9AB), Sounds of Nature by Benjamin Moore (#B8E4A1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Folk Tale?
Folk Tale has an LRV of 67.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.