Folklore PPU1-1 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #564546, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soul Searching from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #564546 · PPU1-1
Folklore
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Folklore Technical Profile
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Folklore in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Folklore in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFolklore
Nearly identical
ValsparSoul Searching
Soul Searching
Valspar
Nearly identical
Black Walnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Vintage Wine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Purple Prose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beauport Aubergine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cattail
Kilz
Very similar
Bitter Chocolate
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Blackened Walnut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beauport Aubergine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Chocolate Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Folklore
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Folklore
#564546
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C6552
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Folklore
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Folklore 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 Folklore.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Folklore — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Folklore have?
Folklore by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Folklore in your own space before committing.
What colors match Folklore from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Folklore are Soul Searching by Valspar (a near-identical match), Black Walnut by PPG (a near-identical match), Carob Chip by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Folklore'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 Folklore?
Folklore has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Folklore's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.