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Sherwin-Williams Downing Slate

SW 2819 · #777F86 · LRV 20.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Wolf Gray is a 98% match

Downing Slate (SW 2819) is a dark cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 20.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Wolf Gray (98% match).

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LRV

20.8 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 2819

HEX

#777F86

RGB

119, 127, 134

HSL

208°, 6%, 50%

Family

Grays

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Downing Slate FAQ

What undertone does Downing Slate have?

Downing Slate is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Downing Slate?

Downing Slate has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Downing Slate in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Wolf Gray (2127-40), 98%; Valspar: Nuts and Bolts (8004-46E), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Serious Gray (HGSW6256), 96%; Behr: Liquid Mercury (N510-5), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Taliesin Blue (DEC798), 95%; PPG: Favorite Flannel (PPG10-19), 95%; Glidden: Favorite Flannel (PPG10-19), 94%; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), 93%. 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 Slate?

The HEX code of Downing Slate (SW 2819) is #777F86, RGB 119, 127, 134. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.