Sherwin Williams Downing Slate SW 2819
| Official page: | Downing Slate SW 2819 |
| Code: | SW 2819 |
| Name: | Downing Slate |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Minimalist, Victorian (1830s-1910s), Historic Exterior Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Downing Slate?
Step into the elegance of Sherwin Williams Downing Slate (SW 2819). This sophisticated shade of gray-blue exudes a sense of tranquility and calmness, making it the perfect choice for a bedroom or home office where relaxation and focus are key. The subtle hint of blue undertones adds depth and warmth to the space, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Whether used as an accent wall or as the main color scheme, Downing Slate brings a timeless and classic aesthetic to any room. Pair it with crisp whites and soft neutrals for a modern yet comforting look that will elevate your interior design.
Downing Slate for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Downing Slate for living room
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 2819 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Downing Slate for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Downing Slate reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Downing Slate undertones?
The undertone of Downing Slate can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#777F86
RGB code:
119, 127, 134
Is Sherwin Williams Downing Slate SW 2819 cool or warm?
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With a hue of 208° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 2819 Downing Slate HSL code: 208, 6%, 50%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Downing Slate
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Downing Slate:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 2819
Downing Slate
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Downing Slate with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 28, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Downing Slate
Downing Slate has an LRV of 20.76% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 20.76%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #777f86 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 119, 127, 134 | |
| RGB Percent | 46.67%, 49.80%, 52.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 208° Saturation: 11.19% Value: 52.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(208, 6, 50) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.19 Magenta: 5.22 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 125.406 I: -7.017 Q: 0.486 | |
| XYZ | X: 19.499 Y: 20.822 Z: 25.539 | |
| CIE Lab | L:52.754 a:-1.462 b:-4.802 | |
| CIE Luv | L:52.754 u:-4.719 v:-6.537 | |
| Decimal | 7831430 | |
| Hunter Lab | 45.631, -3.577, -1.243 | |
Color equivalents
2127-40
Wolf Gray
Benjamin Moore
2120-40
Smoke Gray
Benjamin Moore
2119-40
Silver Streak
Benjamin Moore
SW 6256
Serious Gray
Sherwin Williams
2130-40
Black Pepper
Benjamin Moore
SW 6249
Storm Cloud
Sherwin Williams
N510-5
Liquid Mercury
Behr
2132-40
Eclipse
Benjamin Moore
2133-40
Charcoal Linen
Benjamin Moore
SW 9559
Scattered Showers
Sherwin Williams
N490-5
Charcoal Blue
Behr
N450-5
Intergalactic
Behr
1615
Rock Gray
Benjamin Moore
1607
Englewood Cliffs
Benjamin Moore
RAL 7046
Telegrey 2
RAL Classic
AF-555
Montpelier
Benjamin Moore
2118-40
Sea Life
Benjamin Moore
SW 6235
Foggy Day
Sherwin Williams
