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Sherwin Williams Folkstone (SW 6005) Paint Color


Color Name: Folkstone (SW 6005)
Hex Color Code: #6D6562
RGB Color Code: RGB(109, 101, 98)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.3%, 10.1%, 57.3%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Folkstone (SW 6005) color - its meaning and example


What color is Folkstone (SW 6005)?

Folkstone (SW 6005) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Folkstone (SW 6005) is #6D6562, and the RGB color code is RGB(109, 101, 98).

In the RGB color model, Folkstone (SW 6005) has a red value of 109, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 98. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.3% magenta, 10.1% yellow, and 57.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.4° (degrees), 5.3 % saturation, and 40.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Folkstone (SW 6005) has a hue of 16.4° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation and 42.7 % brightness/value.


Folkstone (SW 6005) is cool or warm?

The color Folkstone (SW 6005) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Folkstone (SW 6005)?

Folkstone (SW 6005) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Folkstone (SW 6005)

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of Folkstone (SW 6005) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 13 puts Sherwin Williams Folkstone (SW 6005) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Folkstone (SW 6005) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(109, 101, 98)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
98 (38.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.34%
Yellow
10.09%
Key
57.25%

HSL

HSL(16.36deg, 5.3 %, 40.6 %)

Hue
16.36°
Saturation
5.31 %.
Lightness
40.59 %.

RYB

RYB(103, 118, 122)
Red
103 (40.2%)
Yellow
118 (46.1%)
Blue
122 (47.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
16.36°
Saturation
10.09 %.
Brightness / Value
42.75 %.

HWB

H: 16.36°

W: 38.43 %

B: 57.25 %

XYZ

X : 13.16

Y : 13.44

Z : 13.46

YXY

Y1 : 13.44

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 57.25%

M : 60.39%

Y : 61.57%


LRV

~ 13.4 %

Munsell Color System

6.9YR 4.2/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 43.42

A : 2.58

B : 2.83

CIE-Lch

L : 43.42

C : 3.83

H : 47.6

CIE-Luv

L : 43.42

U : 4.83

V : 3.26

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.66

A : -0.06

B : 3.9






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Folkstone (SW 6005) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Folkstone (SW 6005) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#676767
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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Folkstone (SW 6005) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Folkstone (SW 6005) to Pantone PMS


#6C6463
PANTONE 2334 C
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#675E60
PANTONE 10385 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#6E6C69
PANTONE 10395 C
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#726D6F
PANTONE 4292 C
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Folkstone (SW 6005) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Folkstone (SW 6005) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Folkstone (SW 6005) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Folkstone (SW 6005) to RAL Classic


#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)


RAL Design


Folkstone (SW 6005) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Folkstone (SW 6005) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Folkstone (SW 6005) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Folkstone (SW 6005) to British Standard 4800


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)





Paint similar to Folkstone (SW 6005) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Folkstone (SW 6005) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Folkstone (SW 6005) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Folkstone (SW 6005) to Sherwin Williams


#6D6562
Folkstone (SW 6005)
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#6E615F
Browse Brown (SW 6012)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#665D57
Manor House (SW 7505)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#78736E
Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)


Valspar


Folkstone (SW 6005) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Folkstone (SW 6005) to Valspar


#706A67
Vintage Boots (M350)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#6A5F5E
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ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#6C6C67
Portland Twilight (V121-3)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#656764
Ocean Storm (4004-2B)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Folkstone (SW 6005) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Folkstone (SW 6005) to PPG Paints


#6F6A68
Gibraltar Gray (PPG1002-6)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#665D59
Oswego Tea (PPG1005-6)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#69656A
Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#5E5E5D
Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7)
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)





Behr


Folkstone (SW 6005) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Folkstone (SW 6005) to Behr


#696465
Arabian Veil (PPU17-19)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
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Chinchilla (PPU24-03)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#636365
Digital (N530-6)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#6F6F6D
Welded Iron (HDC-AC-17A)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Folkstone (SW 6005) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Folkstone (SW 6005) to Benjamin Moore


#696867
Overcoat (CC-544)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#6A6967
Burnt Ember (CSP-120)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#676662
Kendall Charcoal (HC-166)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#6C6B6D
Arctic Seal (CSP-15)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Folkstone (SW 6005) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Folkstone (SW 6005) to Dunn-Edwards


#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#60605E
Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#655856
Louisiana Mud (DE 6398)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
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Missing Link (DE 6041)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Folkstone (SW 6005) - #6D6562 Color Images and Patterns


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