Armory vs Folkstone
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Folkstone (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Armory (LRV 5), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 17.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Armory vs Folkstone in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Armory and Folkstone in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Folkstone reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Armory.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Folkstone reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Armory.
Color Details
Armory vs Folkstone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Armory on one side and Folkstone on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.