Sherwin Williams Downing Straw (SW 2813) Paint Color

Color Name
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
Hex Color Code
#CAAB7D
RGB Color Code
RGB(202, 171, 125)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 15.3%, 38.1%, 20.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Downing Straw (SW 2813) color - its meaning and example

What color is Downing Straw (SW 2813)?

Downing Straw (SW 2813) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Downing Straw (SW 2813) is #CAAB7D, and the RGB color code is RGB(202, 171, 125).

In the RGB color model, Downing Straw (SW 2813) has a red value of 202, a green value of 171, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.3% magenta, 38.1% yellow, and 20.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.8° (degrees), 42.1 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Downing Straw (SW 2813) has a hue of 35.8° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation and 79.2 % brightness/value.

Downing Straw (SW 2813) is cool or warm?

The color Downing Straw (SW 2813) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Downing Straw (SW 2813)? (For interior and product design)

Downing Straw (SW 2813) has an LRV of nearly 43.2. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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.

Dark Color
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
LRV 43.2
Light Color

Compare LRV 43.2 of Downing Straw (SW 2813) with dark and light color

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 43.2 puts Sherwin Williams Downing Straw (SW 2813) paint color in the medium 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.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Downing Straw (SW 2813) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #CAAB7D
Hex triplet
#CAAB7D
Red
CA
Green
AB
Blue
7D
RGBA / RGB rgb(202, 171, 125)
Red
202 (79.2%)
Green
171 (67.1%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.35%
Yellow
38.12%
Key
20.78%
HSL hsl(35.84deg, 42.1 %, 64.1 %)
Hue
35.84°
Saturation
42.08 %
Lightness
64.12 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
35.84°
Saturation
38.12 %
Brightness / Value
79.22 %
RYB ryb(53, 97, 45)
Red
53 (20.7%)
Yellow
97 (38.0%)
Blue
45 (17.7%)
HWB
Hue
35.84°
Whiteness
49.02 %
Blackness
20.78 %
CMY
Cyan
20.78%
Magenta
32.94%
Yellow
50.98%
XYZ
X
42.62
Y
43.16
Z
25.49
YXY
Y1
43.16
X
0.38
Y2
0.39
CIE-Lab
L
71.67
A
4.84
B
27.89
CIE-Lch
L
71.67
C
28.31
H
80.16
CIE-Luv
L
71.67
U
22.89
V
35.82
Hunter-Lab
L
65.7
A
0.83
B
22.99
Other
LRV
~ 43.2 %
Munsell Color System
3Y 7.0/4.5

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Downing Straw (SW 2813) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Downing Straw (SW 2813) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#D2B48C Color Tan
97.01% match | ΔE 2.99
#DEB887 Color Burlywood
95.66% match | ΔE 4.34
#C3B091 Color Khaki
94.89% match | ΔE 5.11

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RAL Classic

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RAL Design

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Pantone PMS

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#C6AA76 Color PANTONE 466 C
97.79% match | ΔE 2.21
#CEB47D Color PANTONE 4022 C
96.15% match | ΔE 3.85
#C3AD8C Color PANTONE 4249 C
95.99% match | ΔE 4.01
#BBA370 Color PANTONE 4006 C
95.84% match | ΔE 4.16

Pantone TCX

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Downing Straw (SW 2813) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Downing Straw (SW 2813) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Downing Straw (SW 2813) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Downing Straw (SW 2813) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Downing Straw (SW 2813) to Sherwin Williams

#CAAB7D Color Downing Straw (SW 2813)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Behr

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Valspar

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Dunn-Edwards

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Benjamin Moore

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PPG Paints

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Farrow & Ball

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#C4AE89 Color Cats Paw (240)
96.64% match | ΔE 3.36
#CAA36C Color Cane (53)
96.64% match | ΔE 3.36
#D9B780 Color Straw (52)
96.10% match | ΔE 3.90

Color Combinations

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#CAAB7D
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
#7D9CCA
Dark Pastel Blue*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Downing Straw (SW 2813) - #CAAB7D?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Downing Straw (SW 2813) - #CAAB7D is #7D9CCA, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Sherwin Williams Downing Straw (SW 2813) - #CAAB7D?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Downing Straw (SW 2813) - #CAAB7D is #7D9CCA, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.

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