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Sherwin-Williams Downing Stone

SW 2821 · #A6A397 · LRV ~36.5

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray (~97% proximity)

Downing Stone (SW 2821) is a mid-tone greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 36.5 (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 Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Downing Stone in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

36.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Green · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2821

HEX

#A6A397

RGB

166, 163, 151

HSL

48°, 8%, 62%

Family

Greiges

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Downing Stone FAQ

What undertone does Downing Stone have?

Downing Stone is a mid-tone greige with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Stone?

Downing Stone has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 36.5 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 Stone in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Rockport Gray (HC-105), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Sycamore Bark (DEGR33), ~97% proximity; Behr: Confederate (N370-4), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rare Gray (HGSW6199), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Graceful Gray (8006-2E), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Hot Stone (PPG1007-4), ~96% proximity; PPG: Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pigeon (No. 91), ~92% 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 Stone?

The HEX code of Downing Stone (SW 2821) is #A6A397, RGB 166, 163, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.