NEUTRALS

Folklore

#564447

RGB 86, 68, 71 · HSL 350°, 12%, 30% · CMYK 0, 21, 17, 66

Folklore is #564447 in HEX — rgb(86, 68, 71), hsl(350°, 12%, 30%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 17%, 66%).

Folklore pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 350°, 12%, 30%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#564447

RGB86, 68, 71

HSL350°, 12%, 30%

HSV350°, 21%, 34%

CMYK0, 21, 17, 66

Decimal5653575

CSS RGBrgb(86, 68, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 12%, 30%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Folklore PPU1-1

Exact match

PPG

Carob Chip 1047-7

ΔE 1.7 · #5A484B

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 2116-20

ΔE 2.1 · #55474A

Vista Paint

Beauport Aubergine C-1384

ΔE 2.2 · #523F43

Hallman-Lindsay

Beauport Aubergine historic-beauport-aubergine

ΔE 2.8 · #553F44

Dulux

Wizard's Spell S48A7

ΔE 3.2 · #594B4E

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Brown SW6272

ΔE 3.4 · #4E4247

Farrow & Ball

Mahogany 36

ΔE 3.8 · #534644

IKEA

IKEA160 160

ΔE 4.1 · #4D3E45

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 4.1 · #583F40

Kilz

Cattail LM130

ΔE 4.3 · #594B49

Dunn-Edwards

Dark Chocolate DE6014

ΔE 4.5 · #5F4947

Valspar

Antique Burgundy 1011-8

ΔE 4.6 · #493C3F

Colorhouse

Nourish .05 Nourish-05

ΔE 7.6 · #53453C

RAL

Grey Brown 8019

ΔE 8.1 · #403A3A

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 10.4 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

7/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#564447

#435653

Analogous

#564350

#564447

#564943

Triadic

#564447

#465643

#434656

Split-Complementary

#564447

#435649

#435056

Tetradic

#564447

#505643

#435653

#494356

Monochromatic

#0E0B0C

#2B2223

#564447

#81656A

#A58D91

Rectangle

#564447

#565343

#435653

#434656

Compound

#564447

#564943

#435653

#435056

Variations

Lighter

#7E6367

#9F898D

#C6BBBD

Darker

#453538

#302526

#1C1516

Saturation

#4F4A4B

#564346

#772230

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.31:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#564447

#4C4B47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#564447

#474747

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#564447

#554545

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Folklore gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#806050

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#564447

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#6D6575

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#31514C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #564447;

CSS — background

background-color: #564447;

CSS Variable

--color-folklore: #564447;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'folklore': '#564447' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#564447] text-[#564447]

SCSS

$folklore: #564447;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #564447?

#564447 is Folklore, a deep neutral with a warm undertone.

Is #564447 warm or cool?

Folklore reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Folklore?

Folklore works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Folklore?

Folklore pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Folklore?

You can download Folklore on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Folklore?

The hex code is #564447. In RGB it's 86, 68, 71, and in HSL it's 350°, 12%, 30%.

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