Sherwin Williams Downing Sand SW 2822
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- Downing Sand for bedroom (3 photos)
- Downing Sand for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Downing Sand for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 2822 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Downing Sand reviews (7 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Downing Sand undertones?
- Is Downing Sand SW 2822 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Downing Sand
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Downing Sand SW 2822
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 2822 |
| Name: | Downing Sand |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well, Independence, Victorian (1830s-1910s), Historic Exterior Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Downing Sand?
Sherwin Williams Downing Sand SW 2822 is a muted, light-to-medium beige with a noticeable sandy tan cast. Its #cbbca5 color value reads warm without turning strongly yellow, giving walls a soft, gently weathered look. In bright daylight, it can appear lighter and more oatmeal-like, while lower or warmer light brings out its deeper beige-brown character. Downing Sand suits living rooms, hallways, bedrooms, and exterior siding where a grounded neutral is wanted. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm wood floors, aged brass, terracotta textiles, or deep charcoal accents for contrast.
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LRV of Downing Sand
Downing Sand has an LRV of 51.56% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 51.56%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #cbbca5 |
| RGB Decimal | 203, 188, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 79.61%, 73.73%, 64.71% |
| HSV | Hue: 36° Saturation: 18.72% Value: 79.61% |
| HSL | hsl(36, 27, 72) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.39 Yellow: 18.72 Key: 20.39 |
| YIQ | Y: 189.863 I: 16.329 Q: -3.985 |
| XYZ | X: 49.403 Y: 51.381 Z: 42.902 |
| CIE Lab | L:76.909 a:1.544 b:13.565 |
| CIE Luv | L:76.909 u:10.428 v:19.03 |
| Decimal | 13352101 |
| Hunter Lab | 71.68, -2.417, 14.69 |
