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Sherwin-Williams Downing Sand

SW 2822 · #CBBCA5 · LRV 51.4

Compare with other brands: PPG Dusty Trail is a 99% match

Downing Sand (SW 2822) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 51.4 (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 PPG Dusty Trail (99% match).

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LRV

51.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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