# Sherwin Williams Downing Earth

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/downing-earth-sw-2820](https://plan-home.com/color/downing-earth-sw-2820)

Sherwin Williams SW 2820 Downing Earth exudes a warm and inviting earthy tone, reminiscent of rich terracotta clay. This color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals such as SW 7008 Alabaster and SW 7036 Accessible Beige, creating a harmonious and cozy atmosphere. For a bolder look, consider pairing Downing Earth with deep shades like SW 6258 Tricorn Black or SW 6120 Believable Buff for a sophisticated contrast. Incorporating accents in tones of SW 7054 Suitable Brown can enhance the natural warmth of Downing Earth, bringing a sense of grounded comfort to any space.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Downing Earth
- **Color code:** SW 2820
- **HEX:** #887b67
- **RGB:** 136, 123, 103
- **LRV:** 20.44%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Pottery Barn, Victorian (1830s-1910s), Historic Exterior Color Wall

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 36° Saturation: 24.26% Value: 53.33%
- **HSL:** hsl(36, 14, 47)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.56 Yellow: 24.26 Key: 46.67
- **YIQ:** Y: 124.607 I: 14.174 Q: -3.474
- **XYZ:** X: 19.684 Y: 20.38 Z: 15.725
- **CIE Lab:** L:52.264 a:1.58 b:12.765
- **CIE Luv:** L:52.264 u:9.174 v:16.298
- **Decimal:** 8944487
- **Hunter Lab:** 45.144, -1.17, 10.948

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Native Soil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-native-soil)
- [Benjamin Moore Stampede](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stampede-979)
- [Benjamin Moore Everard Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-everard-coffee-cw-150)
- [Benjamin Moore Pelham Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pelham-gray-cw-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Habitat](https://plan-home.com/color/habitat-sw-9608)
- [Sherwin Williams Quiver Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/quiver-tan-sw-6151)
- [Behr Palm Desert](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-palm-desert)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Teakwood](https://plan-home.com/color/teakwood-sw-9619)
- [Benjamin Moore Mortar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mortar-cc-574)
- [Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rustic-taupe-999)
- [Behr Sandalwood Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sandalwood-tan)
- [Behr Lagoon Moss](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lagoon-moss)
- [Sherwin Williams Country Tweed](https://plan-home.com/color/country-tweed-sw-9519)
- [RAL Classic Olive grey](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-grey-ral-7002)
- [Behr Mocha Accent](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mocha-accent)
- [Sherwin Williams Virtual Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/virtual-taupe-sw-7039)
- [Sherwin Williams Resort Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/resort-tan-sw-7550)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Elephant Ear](https://plan-home.com/color/elephant-ear-sw-9168)
- [Sherwin Williams Pavestone](https://plan-home.com/color/pavestone-sw-7642)
- [Sherwin Williams Smooth Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/smooth-stone-sw-9568)
- [Sherwin Williams Anonymous](https://plan-home.com/color/anonymous-sw-7046)
- [Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/dorian-gray-sw-7017)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Oak Leaf Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/oak-leaf-brown-sw-7054)
- [Sherwin Williams Enduring Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/enduring-bronze-sw-7055)
- [Sherwin Williams Tungsten](https://plan-home.com/color/tungsten-sw-9515)
- [Sherwin Williams Prospect](https://plan-home.com/color/prospect-sw-9615)
- [Sherwin Williams High Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/high-tea-sw-6159)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.