# Sherwin Williams Downing Sand

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/downing-sand-sw-2822](https://plan-home.com/color/downing-sand-sw-2822)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Downing Sand
- **Color code:** SW 2822
- **HEX:** #cbbca5
- **RGB:** 203, 188, 165
- **LRV:** 51.56%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Living Well, Independence, Victorian (1830s-1910s), Historic Exterior Color Wall

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Windsor Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-windsor-tan)
- [Sherwin Williams Relaxed Khaki](https://plan-home.com/color/relaxed-khaki-sw-6149)
- [Behr Bungalow Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bungalow-beige)
- [Behr Gobi Desert](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gobi-desert)
- [Benjamin Moore Brick House Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brick-house-tan-cw-145)
- [Sherwin Williams Urban Putty](https://plan-home.com/color/urban-putty-sw-7532)
- [Sherwin Williams Ramie](https://plan-home.com/color/ramie-sw-6156)
- [Benjamin Moore Bleeker Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bleeker-beige-hc-80)
- [Sherwin Williams Beachcomber](https://plan-home.com/color/beachcomber-sw-9617)
- [Behr Baja](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-baja)
- [Sherwin Williams Malabar](https://plan-home.com/color/malabar-sw-9110)
- [Benjamin Moore Bar Harbor Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bar-harbor-beige-1032)
- [Sherwin Williams Nantucket Dune](https://plan-home.com/color/nantucket-dune-sw-7527)
- [Behr Basic Khaki](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-basic-khaki)
- [Behr Merino Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-merino-wool)
- [Sherwin Williams Sandbar](https://plan-home.com/color/sandbar-sw-7547)
- [Sherwin Williams Peace of Mind](https://plan-home.com/color/peace-of-mind-sw-9510)
- [Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shaker-beige-hc-45)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Gauzy White](https://plan-home.com/color/gauzy-white-sw-6035)
- [Sherwin Williams Symmetry](https://plan-home.com/color/symmetry-sw-9601)
- [Sherwin Williams Shiitake](https://plan-home.com/color/shiitake-sw-9173)
- [Sherwin Williams Minimalist](https://plan-home.com/color/minimalist-sw-9611)
- [Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/accessible-beige-sw-7036)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sugared Almond](https://plan-home.com/color/sugared-almond-sw-9537)
- [Sherwin Williams Favorite Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/favorite-tan-sw-6157)
- [Sherwin Williams Burlap](https://plan-home.com/color/burlap-sw-6137)
- [Sherwin Williams Windsor Greige](https://plan-home.com/color/windsor-greige-sw-7528)
- [Sherwin Williams Tangled Twine](https://plan-home.com/color/tangled-twine-sw-9538)

## 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.