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Sherwin-Williams Downing Sand

SW 2822 · #CBBCA5 · LRV ~51.4

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Dusty Trail (~99% proximity)

Downing Sand (SW 2822) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 51.4 (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 PPG Dusty Trail (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Downing Sand in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

51.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2822

HEX

#CBBCA5

RGB

203, 188, 165

HSL

36°, 27%, 72%

Family

Beiges

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Downing Sand FAQ

What undertone does Downing Sand have?

Downing Sand is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow 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 Sand?

Downing Sand has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 51.4 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 Sand in other brands?

PPG: Dusty Trail (PPG1097-4), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Dusty Trail (PPG1097-4), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Relaxed Khaki (HGSW6149), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Bleeker Beige (HC-80), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Rustic Taupe (DE6129), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Freshly Baked (3008-10A), ~96% proximity; Behr: Baja (PPU7-08), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Oxford Stone (No. 264), ~94% 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 Sand?

The HEX code of Downing Sand (SW 2822) is #CBBCA5, RGB 203, 188, 165. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.