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Sherwin-Williams Downing Straw
SW 2813 · #CAAB7D · LRV ~43.2
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Flax Straw (~98% proximity)Downing Straw (SW 2813) is a mid-tone yellow from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 43.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Behr Flax Straw (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Downing Straw in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
43.2 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 2813
HEX
#CAAB7D
RGB
202, 171, 125
HSL
36°, 42%, 64%
Family
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Downing Straw FAQ
What is the LRV of Downing Straw?
Downing Straw has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 43.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Downing Straw in other brands?
Behr: Flax Straw (S300-4), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Tweed Jacket (3007-8A), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Warm Butterscotch (DE6151), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Stonebriar (HGSW7693), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Guesthouse (1117), ~96% proximity; PPG: Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), ~87% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Downing Straw?
The HEX code of Downing Straw (SW 2813) is #CAAB7D, RGB 202, 171, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.