Sherwin Williams Downing Straw SW 2813
| Code: | SW 2813 |
| Name: | Downing Straw |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Victorian (1830s-1910s), Historic Exterior Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Downing Straw?
Sherwin Williams Downing Straw (SW 2813) exudes warmth and sophistication with its soft golden undertones. This versatile hue effortlessly pairs with earthy tones like SW 7044 Amazing Gray and SW 7036 Accessible Beige, creating a harmonious and inviting space. Incorporating accents in shades such as SW 6183 Conservative Gray and SW 6385 Dover White can further enhance the elegance of Downing Straw. Whether used as a main wall color or in decor elements, SW 2813 Downing Straw adds a timeless charm to any room.
Downing Straw for exterior (2 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Downing Straw undertones?
Downing Straw has a clear red 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:
#CAAB7D
RGB code:
202, 171, 125
Is Sherwin Williams Downing Straw SW 2813 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 36° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 2813 Downing Straw HSL code: 36, 42%, 64%
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 Straw
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Downing Straw:
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 2813
Downing Straw
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 Straw with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Sherwin Williams Tarragon and Rain Cloud.
LRV of Downing Straw
Downing Straw has an LRV of 43.3% 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 43.3%, 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 | #caab7d |  |
| RGB Decimal | 202, 171, 125 | |
| RGB Percent | 79.22%, 67.06%, 49.02% | |
| HSV | Hue: 36° Saturation: 38.12% Value: 79.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(36, 42, 64) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 15.35 Yellow: 38.12 Key: 20.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 175.025 I: 33.255 Q: -7.758 | |
| XYZ | X: 42.622 Y: 43.165 Z: 25.483 | |
| CIE Lab | L:71.667 a:4.836 b:27.898 | |
| CIE Luv | L:71.667 u:22.894 v:35.834 | |
| Decimal | 13282173 | |
| Hunter Lab | 65.7, 0.825, 22.993 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 2813 Downing Straw
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