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Sherwin Williams Downing Stone (SW 2821) Paint Color


Color Name: Downing Stone (SW 2821)
Hex Color Code: #A6A397
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 163, 151)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.8%, 9.0%, 34.9%
Color Family (Hue): Beige





About Downing Stone (SW 2821) color - its meaning and example


What color is Downing Stone (SW 2821)?

Downing Stone (SW 2821) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Downing Stone (SW 2821) is #A6A397, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 163, 151).

In the RGB color model, Downing Stone (SW 2821) has a red value of 166, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.8% magenta, 9.0% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation, and 62.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Downing Stone (SW 2821) has a hue of 48° (degrees), 9.0 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.


Downing Stone (SW 2821) is cool or warm?

The color Downing Stone (SW 2821) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Downing Stone (SW 2821)?

Downing Stone (SW 2821) has an LRV of nearly 37. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 Stone (SW 2821)

Light Color


Compare LRV 37 of Downing Stone (SW 2821) 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 37 puts Sherwin Williams Downing Stone (SW 2821) paint color in the darker 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 Stone (SW 2821) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 163, 151)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.81%
Yellow
9.04%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(48deg, 7.8 %, 62.2 %)

Hue
48°
Saturation
7.77 %.
Lightness
62.16 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 81, 67)
Red
48 (19.0%)
Yellow
81 (31.9%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48°
Saturation
9.04 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 48°

W: 59.22 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 34.41

Y : 36.54

Z : 34.52

YXY

Y1 : 36.54

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 36.08%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 36.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.6GY 6.5/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 66.93

A : -1.09

B : 6.61

CIE-Lch

L : 66.93

C : 6.7

H : 99.38

CIE-Luv

L : 66.93

U : 2.43

V : 9.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.44

A : -4.16

B : 8.45






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Downing Stone (SW 2821) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Downing Stone (SW 2821) (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.



#B0A999
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ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Downing Stone (SW 2821) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Downing Stone (SW 2821) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Downing Stone (SW 2821) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Downing Stone (SW 2821) to Pantone PMS


#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Downing Stone (SW 2821) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Downing Stone (SW 2821) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Downing Stone (SW 2821) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Downing Stone (SW 2821) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
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RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Downing Stone (SW 2821) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Downing Stone (SW 2821) to British Standard 4800


#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#B8B7A8
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ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)





Paint similar to Downing Stone (SW 2821) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Downing Stone (SW 2821) (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 Stone (SW 2821) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Downing Stone (SW 2821) to Sherwin Williams


#A6A397
Downing Stone (SW 2821)
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ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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#A8A295
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ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


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#A5A495
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ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)





Valspar


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ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Downing Stone (SW 2821) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Downing Stone (SW 2821) to PPG Paints


#AAA492
Aldabra (PPG14-28)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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Kalispell (PPG0998-3)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
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Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Behr


Downing Stone (SW 2821) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Downing Stone (SW 2821) to Behr


#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
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Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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Roadside (MQ2-52)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
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Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% 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

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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


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