Deepest Mauve vs Folkstone paint color comparison

Deepest Mauve vs Folkstone

Deepest Mauve and Folkstone come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 11 vs 13 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Deepest Mauve leans warm, Folkstone reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Deepest Mauve vs Folkstone in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Deepest Mauve and Folkstone are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Folkstone reads more restrained here, while Deepest Mauve adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Deepest MauveSW Deepest Mauve bathroom wall panelling

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FolkstoneSherwin Williams Folkstone Bathroom

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Color Details

Deepest Mauve
Sherwin-Williams · 0005
LRV11.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0005
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Folkstone
Sherwin-Williams · 6005
LRV13.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6005
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Deepest Mauve vs Folkstone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Deepest Mauve on one side and Folkstone on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.