Sherwin Williams

Folkstone

SW 6005

Folkstone is a medium-dark greige with a cool, grounded undertone that leans neither strongly warm nor cold. Its LRV of 14 places it in the deeper range, making it effective for exterior siding, accent walls, and cabinetry. Alabaster and Shoji White deliver necessary lightness on trim and ceilings, while Dorian Gray provides a mid-tone bridge.

Naval adds a bold complementary dark, and Rosemary extends the palette with a muted green accent. This color holds steady in most lighting but may appear cooler in north-facing rooms.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6005

Collection

Color ID (Minimalist)

Folkstone in Real Homes (16 Photos)

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Folkstone in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Folkstone under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Folkstone under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

16°

Red Family

Lightness

41%

Medium

Saturation

5%

Very Muted

LRV

14.0
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#6D6562
RGB Decimal
109, 101, 98
RGB Percent
42.7%, 39.6%, 38.4%
HSL
16.4, 5.3%, 40.6%
HSV
16.4, 10.1%, 42.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 7.3%, 10.1%, 57.3%
YIQ
103.0, 5.7, 0.8
XYZ
13.16, 13.44, 13.46
CIE Lab
43.42, 2.58, 2.83
CIE Luv
43.42, 4.83, 3.26
Hunter Lab
36.66, 1.96, 2.07
Decimal
7169378

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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