GREYS

Folkstone

#6D6562

RGB 109, 101, 98 · HSL 16°, 5%, 41% · CMYK 0, 7, 10, 57

Folkstone is #6D6562 in HEX — rgb(109, 101, 98), hsl(16°, 5%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 10%, 57%).

Folkstone pulls into the rich end of the greys spectrum — HSL 16°, 5%, 41%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#6D6562

RGB109, 101, 98

HSL16°, 5%, 41%

HSV16°, 10%, 43%

CMYK0, 7, 10, 57

Decimal7169378

CSS RGBrgb(109, 101, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 5%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Folkstone SW6005

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Chocolate Pudding DE6390

ΔE 1.4 · #6F6665

IKEA

IKEA095 95

ΔE 1.8 · #726965

Dulux

Sultry Spell S04A6

ΔE 1.8 · #716563

Benjamin Moore

Coachman's CSP-90

ΔE 1.9 · #6B645E

PPG

Gibraltar Gray 1002-6

ΔE 2.3 · #6F6A68

Kilz

Graphic Gray RM180

ΔE 2.4 · #6B6866

Valspar

Hunting Boots 1001-9A

ΔE 2.7 · #6A5F5B

Behr

Arabian Veil PPU17-19

ΔE 2.8 · #696465

Vista Paint

Gropius Gray C-1462

ΔE 3.4 · #63615D

Hallman-Lindsay

Gropius Gray historic-gropius-gray

ΔE 3.4 · #63615D

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 4.2 · #786963

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 4.2 · #6C6960

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.4 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 8.1 · #6F595D

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 12.5 · #515545

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6D6562

#636B6E

Analogous

#6E6366

#6D6562

#6E6B63

Triadic

#6D6562

#636E66

#66636E

Split-Complementary

#6D6562

#636E6B

#63666E

Tetradic

#6D6562

#666E63

#636B6E

#6B636E

Monochromatic

#1D1B1B

#46413F

#6D6562

#948C89

#B9B3B1

Rectangle

#6D6562

#6B6E63

#636B6E

#66636E

Compound

#6D6562

#6E6B63

#636B6E

#63666E

Variations

Lighter

#8D8481

#A9A3A1

#CCC9C8

Darker

#58524F

#3D3836

#232120

Saturation

#6A6867

#6E6663

#9F4F32

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.69:1

vs Black

3.69:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#6D6562

#696862

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6D6562

#666662

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6D6562

#6D6565

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Folkstone gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#917865

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#6D6562

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#7E7D89

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#43636F

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #6D6562;

CSS — background

background-color: #6D6562;

CSS Variable

--color-folkstone: #6D6562;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'folkstone': '#6D6562' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6D6562] text-[#6D6562]

SCSS

$folkstone: #6D6562;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D6562?

#6D6562 is Folkstone, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #6D6562 warm or cool?

Folkstone reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Folkstone?

Folkstone works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Folkstone?

Folkstone pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Folkstone?

You can download Folkstone on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Folkstone?

The hex code is #6D6562. In RGB it's 109, 101, 98, and in HSL it's 16°, 5%, 41%.

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