Folk Art 528 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D2D3A2, 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.
Ref. #D2D3A2 · 528
Folk Art
61%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Folk Art Technical Profile
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Folk Art in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Folk Art in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFolk Art
Nearly identical
PPGSpring Cactus
Spring Cactus
PPG
Nearly identical
Fresh Start
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fresh Start
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Leaf Bud
Valspar
Nearly identical
Seasoned Salt
Behr
Nearly identical
Whispering Aspens
Kilz
Nearly identical
Trailing Vine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Thrive .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brambled Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Folk Art
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Folk Art.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Folk Art in your own space before committing.
What colors match Folk Art from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Folk Art are Spring Cactus by PPG (a near-identical match), Fresh Start by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fresh Start by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Folk Art's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.