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Folkstone

13%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Folkstone 6005 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6D6562, LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Galvanized Shadow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Folkstone Technical Profile

HEX Code#6D6562
RGB109, 101, 98
LRV13.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Folkstone in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Folkstone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsFolkstone
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGalvanized Shadow

Galvanized Shadow

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Aromatic Cloves

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Coachman's Cape

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Gibraltar Gray

PPG

Very similar

Back Stage

Behr

Very similar

Hunting Boots

Valspar

Very similar

Graphic Gray

Kilz

Very similar

Emu

Vista Paint

Very similar

Emu

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Quartz Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Folkstone

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Folkstone

#6D6562

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9A8F68

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Folkstone

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Galvanized Shadow

Complement

Simple Silhouette

Folkstone Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Henna Shade

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Jamaica Bay

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Folkstone.

Storm Warning

Sherwin-Williams · 9555

#696863

Less Brown

Sherwin-Williams · 6040

#756761

Garret Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 6075

#756861

Expressive Plum

Sherwin-Williams · 6271

#695C62

Grizzle Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7068

#636562

Night Owl

Sherwin-Williams · 7061

#63655F

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Zephyr

Vista Paint · 8306

#BBBAB6

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

#676150

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Folkstone — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Folkstone have?
Folkstone by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Folkstone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Folkstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Folkstone are Galvanized Shadow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Aromatic Cloves by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Chocolate Pudding by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Folkstone's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Folkstone?
Folkstone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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