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Sherwin Williams Downy (SW 7002) Paint Color


Color Name: Downy (SW 7002)
Hex Color Code: #EFE8DD
RGB Color Code: RGB(239, 232, 221)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.9%, 7.5%, 6.3%
Color Family (Hue): White and Pastel





About Downy (SW 7002) color - its meaning and example


What color is Downy (SW 7002)?

Downy (SW 7002) color belongs to the White and Pastel color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Downy (SW 7002) is #EFE8DD, and the RGB color code is RGB(239, 232, 221).

In the RGB color model, Downy (SW 7002) has a red value of 239, a green value of 232, and a blue value of 221. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.9% magenta, 7.5% yellow, and 6.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.7° (degrees), 36.0 % saturation, and 90.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Downy (SW 7002) has a hue of 36.7° (degrees), 7.5 % saturation and 93.7 % brightness/value.


Downy (SW 7002) is cool or warm?

The color Downy (SW 7002) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Downy (SW 7002)?

Downy (SW 7002) has an LRV of nearly 81. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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

Downy (SW 7002)

Light Color


Compare LRV 81 of Downy (SW 7002) 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 81 puts Sherwin Williams Downy (SW 7002) paint color in the lighter 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


Downy (SW 7002) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(239, 232, 221)
Red
239 (93.7%)
Green
232 (91.0%)
Blue
221 (86.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.93%
Yellow
7.53%
Key
6.27%

HSL

HSL(36.67deg, 36.0 %, 90.2 %)

Hue
36.67°
Saturation
36.00 %.
Lightness
90.20 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 32, 14)
Red
9 (3.5%)
Yellow
32 (12.5%)
Blue
14 (5.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.67°
Saturation
7.53 %.
Brightness / Value
93.73 %.

HWB

H: 36.67°

W: 86.67 %

B: 6.27 %

XYZ

X : 77.5

Y : 81.28

Z : 80.01

YXY

Y1 : 81.28

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 6.27%

M : 9.02%

Y : 13.33%


LRV

~ 81.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.9Y 9.1/1

CIE-Lab

L : 92.26

A : 0.49

B : 6.17

CIE-Lch

L : 92.26

C : 6.19

H : 85.42

CIE-Luv

L : 92.26

U : 4.66

V : 9.22

Hunter-Lab

L : 90.16

A : -4.33

B : 10.49






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Downy (SW 7002) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Downy (SW 7002) (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.



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Linen
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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Old lace
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
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Isabelline
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Downy (SW 7002) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Downy (SW 7002) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Downy (SW 7002) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Downy (SW 7002) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Downy (SW 7002) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Downy (SW 7002) to Pantone PMS


#EBE3D7
PANTONE 9226 C
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
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PANTONE 9224 C
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
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PANTONE 9225 C
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
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PANTONE 9043 C
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Downy (SW 7002) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Downy (SW 7002) to RAL Classic


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RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
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RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Downy (SW 7002) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Downy (SW 7002) to British Standard 4800


#F4E7E0
BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
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BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
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BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)





Paint similar to Downy (SW 7002) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Downy (SW 7002) (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


Downy (SW 7002) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Downy (SW 7002) to Sherwin Williams


#EFE8DD
Downy (SW 7002)
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Westhighland White (SW 7566)
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
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Greek Villa (SW 7551)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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Cotton White (SW 7104)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Downy (SW 7002) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Downy (SW 7002) to PPG Paints


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Percale (PPG1083-1)
ΔE - 0.49 (99.5% similar)
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Pale Ecru (PPG1195-1)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#F2E9DE
Tangelo Cream (PPG1197-1)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#F2E8DB
Euro Linen (PPG1083-2)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)


Behr


Downy (SW 7002) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Downy (SW 7002) to Behr


#F3ECE1
Bleached Linen (PPU5-09)
ΔE - 0.85 (99.1% similar)
#F5EDE0
White Flour (OR-W10)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#EDE7E0
Tailor'S Chalk (N170-1)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
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Silky White (PPU7-12)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Downy (SW 7002) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Downy (SW 7002) to Benjamin Moore


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Winter Sky (2163-70)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
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Candle White (2164-70)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
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Opal (891)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
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Sand Dollar (877)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)


Valspar


Downy (SW 7002) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Downy (SW 7002) to Valspar


#F2EDE3
Dove White (7002-7)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
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Cream Delight (7002-14)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
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Wings of an Angel (V153)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#F8EFE2
Halogen (M142)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Downy (SW 7002) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Downy (SW 7002) to Dunn-Edwards


#F5EBE1
Tea Biscuit (DE 6120)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
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White Zin (DEW 315)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#F9F2E7
Powdered (DEW 316)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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Antique Paper (DE 6218)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Downy (SW 7002) - #EFE8DD color palettes and coordinating colors



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 Downy (SW 7002) - #EFE8DD Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#EFE8DD
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