Sherwin Williams Folkstone SW 6005
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- Sherwin Williams Folkstone for bathroom (1 photo)
- Folkstone for exterior (4 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Folkstone undertones?
- Is Folkstone SW 6005 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Folkstone
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Folkstone SW 6005
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Folkstone SW 6005 |
| Code: | SW 6005 |
| Name: | Folkstone |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Minimalist |
What color is Sherwin Williams Folkstone?
Sherwin Williams Folkstone SW 6005 is a muted, mid-depth gray with a noticeable brown cast that keeps it from reading stark or icy. Its low saturation gives walls a soft, weathered look, while the slight warmth becomes more apparent beside crisp white trim. In bright daylight, Folkstone can appear like a balanced charcoal-taupe; under warmer lamps, its earthy gray-brown character comes forward. It suits dining rooms, studies, and bedrooms where a darker neutral can add definition without becoming black. Pair it with creamy off-whites, natural oak, aged brass, black metal, and linen textiles for a grounded, layered interior.
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LRV of Folkstone
Folkstone has an LRV of 13.52% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 13.52%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #6d6562 |
| RGB Decimal | 109, 101, 98 |
| RGB Percent | 42.75%, 39.61%, 38.43% |
| HSV | Hue: 16° Saturation: 10.09% Value: 42.75% |
| HSL | hsl(16, 5, 41) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.34 Yellow: 10.09 Key: 57.25 |
| YIQ | Y: 103.05 I: 5.731 Q: 0.759 |
| XYZ | X: 13.165 Y: 13.441 Z: 13.453 |
| CIE Lab | L:43.42 a:2.578 b:2.835 |
| CIE Luv | L:43.42 u:4.83 v:3.27 |
| Decimal | 7169378 |
| Hunter Lab | 36.661, -0.061, 3.907 |
