A classic sandy beige from Sherwin-Williams' historic collection that glows gently in warm light and looks quietly neutral on cloudy days. It is a favorite for traditional homes, both on exteriors with cream trim and in living spaces with wood floors.
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Undertone: Warm sandy beige with a soft golden undertone.
LRV 52: Downing Sand is a mid-tone: noticeably deeper than a white, but far from dark.
Where to use it: Exterior siding, living room, dining room.
Trim: Downing Sand pairs well with Creamy SW 7012 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Downing Sand on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Downing Sand from Benjamin Moore and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.
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The digital hex value for Sherwin-Williams Downing Sand (SW 2822) is #CBBCA5, which is rgb(203, 188, 165). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Sherwin-Williams Downing Sand has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 52. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Downing Sand is a mid-tone: noticeably deeper than a white, but far from dark.
Downing Sand has a warm sandy beige with a soft golden undertone undertone. By its digital value it sits on the warm side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.
The closest Benjamin Moore color to Sherwin-Williams Downing Sand is Bleeker Beige (HC-80, #CDC0A8), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Downing Sand is Riviera Beach (PPU7-07, #C0AE96), which is close by digital value (ΔE 5.1). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.