Sherwin Williams Folkstone SW 6005

What are Sherwin Williams Folkstone undertones?

The undertone of Folkstone can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Folkstone SW 6005 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 16° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6005 Folkstone HSL code: 16, 5%, 41%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Folkstone

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Folkstone:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 6005
Folkstone

• SW 6004
  Mink

  

• SW 9167
  Polished Concrete

  

• SW 6011
  Chinchilla

  

• SW 6039
  Poised Taupe

  

• SW 6040
  Nutshell

  

Darker shades

SW 6005
Folkstone

• SW 9600
  Armory

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Folkstone with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.

SW 6005
Folkstone

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

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?

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