Sherwin Williams Downing Earth (SW 2820) Paint Color

What color is Downing Earth (SW 2820)?

Downing Earth (SW 2820) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Downing Earth (SW 2820) is #887B67, and the RGB color code is RGB(136, 123, 103).

In the RGB color model, Downing Earth (SW 2820) has a red value of 136, a green value of 123, and a blue value of 103. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.6% magenta, 24.3% yellow, and 46.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.4° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation, and 46.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Downing Earth (SW 2820) has a hue of 36.4° (degrees), 24.3 % saturation and 53.3 % brightness/value.

Downing Earth (SW 2820) is cool or warm?

The color Downing Earth (SW 2820) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Downing Earth (SW 2820)?

Downing Earth (SW 2820) has an LRV of nearly 20. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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.

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 20 puts Sherwin Williams Downing Earth (SW 2820) paint color in the darker 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.