Downing Sand
SW 2822 · Sherwin-Williams
GreigeView Downing Sand SW 2822 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#CBBCA5
LRV
52
Family
Greige
SW 2822
Color profile
Light value
52 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Reminiscent of sun-warmed sand, this muted beige allows bold accents to shine, pairing beautifully with natural woods and cool blues.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 52 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Downing SandThis colorDowning SandSherwin-Williams · SW 2822
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Tap any color to compareDowning Sand vs Relaxed Khaki
52LRV50
#CBBCA5Hex#C8BBA3
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Sand vs Urban Putty
52LRV54
#CBBCA5Hex#CFC0AB
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Sand vs Ramie
52LRV52
#CBBCA5Hex#CDBDA2
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Sand vs Beachcomber
52LRV55
#CBBCA5Hex#D0C1AC
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Sand vs Malabar
52LRV53
#CBBCA5Hex#CFBEA9
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Sand vs Nantucket Dune
52LRV54
#CBBCA5Hex#D0BFAA
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Sand vs Sandbar
52LRV53
#CBBCA5Hex#CBBFAD
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Sand vs Peace of Mind
52LRV49
#CBBCA5Hex#C4B9A3
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Sand vs Naturel
52LRV54
#CBBCA5Hex#CBC0AD
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Sand vs Threaded Loom
52LRV54
#CBBCA5Hex#CEC2AA
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDowning Sand vs Dusty Trail
52LRV50
#CBBCA5Hex#C9BBA3
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dusty Trail is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Downing Sand.
Downing Sand vs Windsor Tan
52LRV51
#CBBCA5Hex#CABBA1
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Windsor Tan is very close match · warmer compared with Downing Sand.
Downing Sand vs Bungalow Beige
52LRV53
#CBBCA5Hex#CBBEAA
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bungalow Beige is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Downing Sand.
Downing Sand vs Brick House Tan
52LRV50
#CBBCA5Hex#C8BCA7
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Brick House Tan is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Downing Sand.
Downing Sand vs Bleeker Beige
52LRV52
#CBBCA5Hex#CDC0A8
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bleeker Beige is very close match compared with Downing Sand.
Downing Sand vs Summer Suede
52LRV48
#CBBCA5Hex#C7B8A4
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Summer Suede is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Downing Sand.
Downing Sand vs Soft Stones
52LRV48
#CBBCA5Hex#C4B7A2
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Soft Stones is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Downing Sand.
Downing Sand vs Freshly Baked
52LRV48
#CBBCA5Hex#C6B6A0
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Freshly Baked is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Downing Sand.
Downing Sand vs Oxford Stone
52LRV54
#CBBCA5Hex#CFC1AD
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Oxford Stone is very close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Downing Sand.
Downing Sand vs Stony Ground
52LRV53
#CBBCA5Hex#C9BFAB
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Stony Ground is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Downing Sand.
Downing Sand, answered
What is the LRV of Downing Sand?
Downing Sand (SW 2822) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 52, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the light range.
Is Downing Sand a warm or cool color?
Downing Sand has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Downing Sand be used outside?
Yes, Downing Sand is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Downing Sand from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Downing Sand is Dusty Trail (PPG1097-4) by PPG, near-identical · 2 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2822
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