Sherwin-Williams Downing Stone: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 37

Downing Stone (SW 2821) is a mid-tone greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate green undertone. Its LRV is about 36.5 (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 Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray (97% match).

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LRV

36.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Green · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2821

HEX

#A6A397

RGB

166, 163, 151

HSL

48°, 8%, 62%

Family

Greiges

Colors similar to Downing Stone in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Smooth Stone Sherwin-Williams · SW 9568 · LRV 36

Western Reserve Sherwin-Williams · SW 9597 · LRV 36

Fawn Brindle Sherwin-Williams · SW 7640 · LRV 36

Intellectual Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 7045 · LRV 36

Dorian Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 7017 · LRV 39

Functional Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 7024 · LRV 37

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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. 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 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.

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

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