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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% matchDowning 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%
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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.