Folkstone 6001-2A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8B8978, estimated LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Treron from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #8B8978 · 6001-2A
Folkstone
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Folkstone Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B8978
RGB139, 137, 120
Estimated LRV24.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Folkstone
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Treron
Farrow & Ball
#8B8A77
Close digital match
Antique Pewter
Benjamin Moore
#8C8B7C
Close digital match
Ottertail
Behr
#888877
Close digital match
Meander
PPG
#8F8C79
Close digital match
Gunsmoke
Dunn-Edwards
#878573
Close digital match
Stone Grey
RAL
#8B8C7A
Close digital match
French Clay
Vista Paint
#8B8C7D
Close digital match
Mountain Road
Sherwin-Williams
#868578
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Combat Boots
Kilz
#85846E
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Burning Idea
Hirshfield's
#8F8B72
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#858173
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Colors That Work With Folkstone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Folkstone
#8B8978
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Folkstone Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Folkstone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Folkstone have?
Folkstone by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Folkstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Folkstone are Treron by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Antique Pewter by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Ottertail by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 24.7, 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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Why Folkstone's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.