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.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6005

Collection

Color ID (Minimalist)

Folkstone in Real Homes (16 Photos)

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Folkstone in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Folkstone under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Folkstone under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

16°

Red Family

Lightness

41%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

14.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

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

Folkstone Timber Brown Moon Rock Phantom Mist

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Folkstone Cinnamon Toast London Coach Hush

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Folkstone Iron Frost Satin Black Saga Blue

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Folkstone Country Life Kasbah Campground

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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