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Sherwin Williams Downing Sand (SW 2822) Paint Color


Color Name: Downing Sand (SW 2822)
Hex Color Code: #CBBCA5
RGB Color Code: RGB(203, 188, 165)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.4%, 18.7%, 20.4%
Color Family (Hue): Beige





About Downing Sand (SW 2822) color - its meaning and example


What color is Downing Sand (SW 2822)?

Downing Sand (SW 2822) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Downing Sand (SW 2822) is #CBBCA5, and the RGB color code is RGB(203, 188, 165).

In the RGB color model, Downing Sand (SW 2822) has a red value of 203, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.4% magenta, 18.7% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.3° (degrees), 26.8 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Downing Sand (SW 2822) has a hue of 36.3° (degrees), 18.7 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.


Downing Sand (SW 2822) is cool or warm?

The color Downing Sand (SW 2822) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Downing Sand (SW 2822)?

Downing Sand (SW 2822) has an LRV of nearly 51. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Downing Sand (SW 2822)

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of Downing Sand (SW 2822) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 51 puts Sherwin Williams Downing Sand (SW 2822) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Downing Sand (SW 2822) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(203, 188, 165)
Red
203 (79.6%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.39%
Yellow
18.72%
Key
20.39%

HSL

HSL(36.32deg, 26.8 %, 72.2 %)

Hue
36.32°
Saturation
26.76 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 72, 42)
Red
34 (13.5%)
Yellow
72 (28.4%)
Blue
42 (16.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.32°
Saturation
18.72 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.

HWB

H: 36.32°

W: 64.71 %

B: 20.39 %

XYZ

X : 49.4

Y : 51.38

Z : 42.91

YXY

Y1 : 51.38

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 20.39%

M : 26.27%

Y : 35.29%


LRV

~ 51.4 %

Munsell Color System

6.2Y 7.5/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 76.91

A : 1.55

B : 13.55

CIE-Lch

L : 76.91

C : 13.64

H : 83.48

CIE-Luv

L : 76.91

U : 10.43

V : 19.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.68

A : -2.41

B : 14.68






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Downing Sand (SW 2822) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Downing Sand (SW 2822) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#C3B091
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ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Downing Sand (SW 2822) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Downing Sand (SW 2822) to Pantone PMS


#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


Downing Sand (SW 2822) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Downing Sand (SW 2822) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Downing Sand (SW 2822) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Downing Sand (SW 2822) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
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BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Downing Sand (SW 2822) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Downing Sand (SW 2822) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
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RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Downing Sand (SW 2822) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Downing Sand (SW 2822) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Downing Sand (SW 2822) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Downing Sand (SW 2822) to Sherwin Williams


#C4B49C
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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Behr


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#CAB79C
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ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


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#C6B49C
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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)





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ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Downing Sand (SW 2822) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Downing Sand (SW 2822) to Valspar


#C9B798
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ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Downing Sand (SW 2822) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Downing Sand (SW 2822) to Benjamin Moore


#BFB198
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ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Downing Sand (SW 2822) - #CBBCA5 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#CBBCA5
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