Folkstone
SW 6005 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Folkstone SW 6005 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#6D6562
LRV
14
Family
Brown
SW 6005
Color profile
Light value
14 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach cast
Family
Brown Also reads gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This dark greige with its warm red and violet undertones adds a robust energy to any well-lit gathering space. Pairs wonderfully with natural stone.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 14 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around FolkstoneThis colorFolkstoneSherwin-Williams · SW 6005
CoordinatingGrayishSherwin-Williams · SW 6001CoordinatingMerlotSherwin-Williams · SW 2704CoordinatingSnowfallSherwin-Williams · SW 6000Similar colors
Tap any color to compareFolkstone vs Browse Brown
14LRV13
#6D6562Hex#6E615F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Folkstone vs Garret Gray
14LRV15
#6D6562Hex#756861
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Folkstone vs Nutshell
14LRV14
#6D6562Hex#756761
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Folkstone vs Manor House
14LRV11
#6D6562Hex#665D57
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Folkstone vs Porpoise
14LRV13
#6D6562Hex#6B645B
BrownFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Folkstone vs Griffin
14LRV13
#6D6562Hex#6F6459
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Folkstone vs Limestone
14LRV13
#6D6562Hex#6A655C
BrownFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Folkstone vs Stunning Shade
14LRV12
#6D6562Hex#676064
BrownFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonecool, pink cast
Folkstone vs Hulett Ore
14LRV16
#6D6562Hex#726F6C
BrownFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Folkstone vs Storm Warning
14LRV14
#6D6562Hex#696863
BrownFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, green cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareFolkstone vs Trail Print
14LRV14
#6D6562Hex#6B6662
BrownFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Trail Print is very close match compared with Folkstone.
Folkstone vs Vintage Boots
14LRV15
#6D6562Hex#706A67
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Vintage Boots is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Folkstone.
Folkstone vs Gibraltar Gray
14LRV14
#6D6562Hex#6F6A68
BrownFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Gibraltar Gray is very close match compared with Folkstone.
Folkstone vs London Clay
14LRV14
#6D6562Hex#736660
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden lean
London Clay is close match · warmer compared with Folkstone.
Folkstone vs Wright Brown
14LRV13
#6D6562Hex#71635E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach lean
Wright Brown is close match · leans redder compared with Folkstone.
Folkstone vs Night Skyscraper
14LRV12
#6D6562Hex#6A5F5E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Night Skyscraper is close match · 1 points darker · leans redder compared with Folkstone.
Folkstone vs Oswego Tea
14LRV12
#6D6562Hex#665D59
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Oswego Tea is close match · 2 points darker compared with Folkstone.
Folkstone vs Bear Creek
14LRV16
#6D6562Hex#726A62
BrownFamilyGreige
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Bear Creek is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Folkstone.
Folkstone vs Overcoat
14LRV15
#6D6562Hex#696867
BrownFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm neutral
Overcoat is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Folkstone.
Folkstone, answered
What is the LRV of Folkstone?
Folkstone (SW 6005) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 14, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Folkstone a warm or cool color?
Folkstone has a warm undertone (warm, peach cast).
Can Folkstone be used outside?
Yes, Folkstone is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Folkstone from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Folkstone is Trail Print (790F-6) by Behr, very close match.
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