Sherwin Williams Downing Stone SW 2821
| Code: | SW 2821 |
| Name: | Downing Stone |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Victorian (1830s-1910s), Historic Exterior Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Downing Stone?
Sherwin Williams SW 2821 Downing Stone is a sophisticated and timeless greige hue that adds subtle warmth to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites like SW 7008 Alabaster for a clean and classic look. For a more modern and trendy vibe, consider incorporating accents in SW 6258 Tricorn Black or SW 7070 Site White. Whether used in a living room, bedroom, or kitchen, Downing Stone provides a neutral backdrop that can easily be styled with both bold and muted shades for a cohesive and stylish interior design scheme.
Downing Stone for bedroom
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Downing Stone for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 2821 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 2821 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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Sherwin Williams Downing Stone reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Downing Stone undertones?
Downing Stone has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#A6A397
RGB code:
166, 163, 151
Is Sherwin Williams Downing Stone SW 2821 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 48°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 2821 Downing Stone HSL code: 48, 8%, 62%
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.
How light temperature affects Downing Stone
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Downing Stone:
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 2821
Downing Stone
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 Stone with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 228, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Downing Stone
Downing Stone has an LRV of 36.35% 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 36.35%, 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 | #a6a397 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 166, 163, 151 | |
| RGB Percent | 65.10%, 63.92%, 59.22% | |
| HSV | Hue: 48° Saturation: 9.04% Value: 65.1% | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 8, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.81 Yellow: 9.04 Key: 34.9 | |
| YIQ | Y: 162.529 I: 5.644 Q: -3.1 | |
| XYZ | X: 34.408 Y: 36.536 Z: 34.509 | |
| CIE Lab | L:66.927 a:-1.096 b:6.618 | |
| CIE Luv | L:66.927 u:2.433 v:9.585 | |
| Decimal | 10920855 | |
| Hunter Lab | 60.445, -4.169, 8.462 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 2821 Downing Stone
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