Downing Earth
SW 2820 · Sherwin-Williams
GreigeView Downing Earth SW 2820 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#887B67
LRV
20
Family
Greige
SW 2820
Color profile
Light value
20 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 20, Downing Earth is a dark greige that absorbs most light. Downing Earth carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Downing Earth under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 20 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Downing EarthThis colorDowning EarthSherwin-Williams · SW 2820
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Tap any color to compareDowning Earth vs Habitat
20LRV21
#887B67Hex#897D6D
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Earth vs Quiver Tan
20LRV22
#887B67Hex#8E7F6A
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Earth vs Warm Stone
20LRV20
#887B67Hex#887B6C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Earth vs Teakwood
20LRV22
#887B67Hex#8D7E6D
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Earth vs Country Tweed
20LRV20
#887B67Hex#837B68
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Earth vs Virtual Taupe
20LRV20
#887B67Hex#8A7A6A
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Earth vs Resort Tan
20LRV22
#887B67Hex#907D66
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Earth vs Meadow Trail
20LRV22
#887B67Hex#8D8168
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Earth vs Adaptive Shade
20LRV21
#887B67Hex#867E70
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Earth vs Zinc Luster
20LRV23
#887B67Hex#8C8373
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDowning Earth vs Mountain Elk
20LRV20
#887B67Hex#867965
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mountain Elk is near-identical compared with Downing Earth.
Downing Earth vs Hiking Trail
20LRV20
#887B67Hex#887B69
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hiking Trail is near-identical compared with Downing Earth.
Downing Earth vs Stampede
20LRV20
#887B67Hex#857A68
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Stampede is very close match compared with Downing Earth.
Downing Earth vs Patches
20LRV21
#887B67Hex#8A7D6B
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Patches is very close match compared with Downing Earth.
Downing Earth vs Everard Coffee
20LRV22
#887B67Hex#8A7A66
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Everard Coffee is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Downing Earth.
Downing Earth vs Absolute Olive
20LRV19
#887B67Hex#847963
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Absolute Olive is very close match compared with Downing Earth.
Downing Earth vs Wild Hawk
20LRV22
#887B67Hex#8F7E68
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Wild Hawk is very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Downing Earth.
Downing Earth vs Rain Barrel
20LRV19
#887B67Hex#8B795F
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rain Barrel is close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Downing Earth.
Downing Earth vs Dauphin
20LRV22
#887B67Hex#918069
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dauphin is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Downing Earth.
Downing Earth vs Broccoli Brown
20LRV18
#887B67Hex#827462
GreigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Broccoli Brown is close match · 2 points darker compared with Downing Earth.
Downing Earth, answered
What is the LRV of Downing Earth?
Downing Earth (SW 2820) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 20, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Downing Earth a warm or cool color?
Downing Earth has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Downing Earth be used outside?
Yes, Downing Earth is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Downing Earth from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Downing Earth is Mountain Elk (740D-6) by Behr, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2820
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