Folkstone vs Limestone paint color comparison

Folkstone vs Limestone

FolkstoneSherwin-WilliamsvsLimestoneSherwin-WilliamsΔE 3.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (13 vs 13), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Folkstone
Sherwin-Williams · 6005
LRV13.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6005
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Limestone
Sherwin-Williams · 9599
LRV13.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9599
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Folkstone vs Limestone Simulated Comparison

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