Sherwin Williams Folkstone (SW 6005) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Folkstone (SW 6005) |
| Hex Color Code: | #6D6562 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(109, 101, 98) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 7.3%, 10.1%, 57.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Folkstone (SW 6005)?
Folkstone (SW 6005) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Folkstone (SW 6005) is #6D6562, and the RGB color code is RGB(109, 101, 98).
In the RGB color model, Folkstone (SW 6005) has a red value of 109, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 98. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.3% magenta, 10.1% yellow, and 57.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.4° (degrees), 5.3 % saturation, and 40.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Folkstone (SW 6005) has a hue of 16.4° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation and 42.7 % brightness/value.
Folkstone (SW 6005) is cool or warm?
The color Folkstone (SW 6005) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Folkstone (SW 6005)? (For interior and product design)
Folkstone (SW 6005) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
Folkstone (SW 6005)
Light Color
Compare LRV 13 of Folkstone (SW 6005) with dark and light Color
LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space.
Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 13 puts Sherwin Williams Folkstone (SW 6005) paint color in the
darker category.
- Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
- Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Folkstone (SW 6005) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(109, 101, 98)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
98 (38.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.34%
Yellow
10.09%
Key
57.25%
HSL
HSL(16.36deg, 5.3 %, 40.6 %)
Hue
16.36°
Saturation
5.31 %.
Lightness
40.59 %.
RYB
RYB(103, 118, 122)
Red
103 (40.2%)
Yellow
118 (46.1%)
Blue
122 (47.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
16.36°
Saturation
10.09 %.
Brightness / Value
42.75 %.
HWB
H: 16.36°
W: 38.43 %
B: 57.25 %
XYZ
X : 13.16
Y : 13.44
Z : 13.46
YXY
Y1 : 13.44
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 57.25%
M : 60.39%
Y : 61.57%
LRV
~ 13.4 %
Munsell Color System
6.9YR 4.2/0.6
CIE-Lab
L : 43.42
A : 2.58
B : 2.83
CIE-Lch
L : 43.42
C : 3.83
H : 47.6
CIE-Luv
L : 43.42
U : 4.83
V : 3.26
Hunter-Lab
L : 36.66
A : -0.06
B : 3.9
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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RAL Classic
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RAL Design
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
View more Sherwin Williams Folkstone (SW 6005) - #6D6562 color palettes and coordinating colors
1C1A1A
373332
524C4A
6D6562
887E7A
A09895
B8B2B0
Monochromatic Color Palette
Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.
6D626A
6D6265
6D6562
6D6A62
6A6D62
Analogous Color Palette
Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.
6D6562
626D65
65626D
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
6D6562
656D62
626A6D
6B626D
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
6D6562
7B7471
8A8381
989391
A7A2A0
B6B2B0
C4C1C0
D3D0CF
E1E0DF
F0EFEF
FFFFFF
6D6562
625A58
57504E
4C4644
413C3A
363231
2B2827
201E1D
151413
0A0A09
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
6D6562
Folkstone (SW 6005)
626A6D
Dim Gray*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Folkstone (SW 6005) - #6D6562?
Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Folkstone (SW 6005) - #6D6562 is #626A6D,
color name is Dim Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments Sherwin Williams Folkstone (SW 6005) - #6D6562?
Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Folkstone (SW 6005) - #6D6562 is #626A6D,
color name is Dim Gray*.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Sherwin Williams Folkstone (SW 6005) - #6D6562 Color Images and Patterns
