Sherwin-Williams • 6005

Folkstone

Name: Sherwin-Williams Folkstone 6005
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Folkstone is a genuinely dark Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 5 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#6D6562

LRV

13.44

Light Reflectance Value

13.44

dark

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMidtone

Collection

Minimalist

Folkstone's Color Strip

Folkstone is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Mink and Manor House. The strip spans from Grayish at the lightest end to Manor House at the deepest. Strip 240 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

C1Grayish C2Essential Gray C3Proper Gray C4Polished Concrete C5Mink C6Folkstone

C7Manor House

Folkstone in Real Rooms

Folkstone has a low LRV of 13.44 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house and bathroom.

4 House Photos

On the exterior, Folkstone holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

Sw Folkstone Exterior Paint

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Sw Folkstone House Exterior

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1 Bathroom Photo

Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Folkstone holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.