Sherwin Williams Downing Sand SW 2822

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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 SW 2822 Downing Sand exudes a warm and inviting aura, reminiscent of sun-kissed shores. This versatile hue effortlessly complements shades like SW 6008 Behr Stucco White and SW 6226 Midday Mocha, creating a harmonious color palette that brings a sense of tranquility to any space. When paired with deeper tones such as SW 6053 Behr In the Moment and SW 7048 Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze, SW 2822 Downing Sand adds a touch of sophistication and depth to the overall décor. Embrace the timeless elegance of Downing Sand by incorporating it into your interior design scheme for a space that feels both cozy and refined.

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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 lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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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FormatCode
HEX#cbbca5
RGB Decimal203, 188, 165
RGB Percent79.61%, 73.73%, 64.71%
HSVHue: 36° Saturation: 18.72% Value: 79.61%
HSLhsl(36, 27, 72)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.39 Yellow: 18.72 Key: 20.39
YIQY: 189.863 I: 16.329 Q: -3.985
XYZX: 49.403 Y: 51.381 Z: 42.902
CIE LabL:76.909 a:1.544 b:13.565
CIE LuvL:76.909 u:10.428 v:19.03
Decimal13352101
Hunter Lab71.68, -2.417, 14.69

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