Folk Art vs Olivetint paint color comparison

Folk Art vs Olivetint

Folk ArtBenjamin MoorevsOlivetintBenjamin MooreΔE 17.9 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. At LRV 79 vs 61, Olivetint will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a yellow quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 17.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Folk Art
Benjamin Moore · 528
LRV60.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number528
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Olivetint
Benjamin Moore · 519
LRV78.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number519
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Folk Art vs Olivetint Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Folk Art on one side and Olivetint on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.