Folkstone vs Poetry Plum
Folkstone and Poetry Plum 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 — 13 vs 12 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Folkstone leans neutral, Poetry Plum reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.4 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.
Folkstone vs Poetry Plum in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Folkstone and Poetry Plum 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 Poetry Plum adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Folkstone vs Poetry Plum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Folkstone on one side and Poetry Plum 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.