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Sherwin-Williams Downing Straw
SW 2813 · #CAAB7D · LRV 43.2
Compare with other brands: Behr Flax Straw is a 98% matchDowning Straw (SW 2813) is a mid-tone yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 43.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Flax Straw (98% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Downing Straw in other brands?
Behr: Flax Straw (S300-4), 98%; Valspar: Tweed Jacket (3007-8A), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Warm Butterscotch (DE6151), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Stonebriar (HGSW7693), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Guesthouse (1117), 96%; PPG: Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5), 94%; Glidden: Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), 87%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.