Folk Art 528 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D2D3A2, estimated LRV 61 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spring Cactus from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #D2D3A2 · 528
Folk Art
61%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Folk Art Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2D3A2
RGB210, 211, 162
Estimated LRV60.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Folk Art
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Folk Art
#D2D3A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#98AF83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Folk Art
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Folk Art 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
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Folk Art — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Folk Art have?
Folk Art by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Folk Art from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Folk Art are Spring Cactus by PPG (a close digital match), Fresh Start by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fresh Start by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Folk Art'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 Art?
Folk Art has a estimated lightness value of 60.6, 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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