Downing Straw
SW 2813 · Sherwin-Williams
BeigeView Downing Straw SW 2813 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#CAAB7D
LRV
43
Family
Beige
SW 2813
Color profile
Light value
43 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Beige Also reads yellow
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 43, Downing Straw is a medium beige that reflects a moderate amount of light. Downing Straw carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Downing Straw under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 43 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Downing StrawThis colorDowning StrawSherwin-Williams · SW 2813
CoordinatingPierSherwin-Williams · SW 7545CoordinatingStuccoSherwin-Williams · SW 7569Similar colors
Tap any color to compareDowning Straw vs Stonebriar
43LRV43
#CAAB7DHex#CBA97E
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Straw vs Restrained Gold
43LRV47
#CAAB7DHex#D2B084
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Straw vs Dromedary Camel
43LRV44
#CAAB7DHex#CAAD87
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Straw vs Camelback
43LRV42
#CAAB7DHex#C5AA85
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Straw vs Vintage Gold
43LRV41
#CAAB7DHex#CBA576
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Straw vs Safari
43LRV46
#CAAB7DHex#CCB18B
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Straw vs Golden Fleece
43LRV46
#CAAB7DHex#D6AD78
BeigeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Straw vs Harmonic Tan
43LRV45
#CAAB7DHex#C6B08A
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Straw vs Empire Gold
43LRV37
#CAAB7DHex#C19F6E
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Downing Straw vs Tarnished Trumpet
43LRV47
#CAAB7DHex#D5B176
BeigeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareDowning Straw vs Flax Straw
43LRV43
#CAAB7DHex#CBAA7D
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Flax Straw is near-identical compared with Downing Straw.
Downing Straw vs Tweed Jacket
43LRV43
#CAAB7DHex#C7AB7B
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tweed Jacket is very close match compared with Downing Straw.
Downing Straw vs Castell Harlech
43LRV43
#CAAB7DHex#CCA97C
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Castell Harlech is very close match · leans redder compared with Downing Straw.
Downing Straw vs Bridgewater Tan
43LRV44
#CAAB7DHex#C9AE84
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bridgewater Tan is very close match · cooler compared with Downing Straw.
Downing Straw vs Wilmington Tan
43LRV45
#CAAB7DHex#CCB084
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Wilmington Tan is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Downing Straw.
Downing Straw vs Perennial Gold
43LRV45
#CAAB7DHex#CAAF81
BeigeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Perennial Gold is very close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Downing Straw.
Downing Straw vs Antiquity
43LRV39
#CAAB7DHex#C1A87C
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Antiquity is very close match · 4 points darker · leans greener compared with Downing Straw.
Downing Straw vs Applesauce Cake
43LRV38
#CAAB7DHex#C2A377
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Applesauce Cake is very close match · 5 points darker compared with Downing Straw.
Downing Straw vs Cane
43LRV40
#CAAB7DHex#CAA36C
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cane is close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Downing Straw.
Downing Straw vs Cat's Paw
43LRV44
#CAAB7DHex#C4AE89
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cat's Paw is close match · cooler compared with Downing Straw.
Downing Straw, answered
What is the LRV of Downing Straw?
Downing Straw (SW 2813) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 43, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Downing Straw a warm or cool color?
Downing Straw has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Downing Straw be used outside?
Yes, Downing Straw is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Downing Straw from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Downing Straw is Flax Straw (S300-4) by Behr, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2813
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