Ref. #C9C6C6 · 780A-3
Down Home
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Down Home Technical Profile
What color is Down Home? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #C9C6C6. Colors similar to Down Home include Sherwin-Williams Unique Gray, Dunn-Edwards Silver Polish, Valspar Windy City. Down Home has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Down Home sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Down Home pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Down Home
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Down Home
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Down Home
#C9C6C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Down Home
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Down Home Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Down Home.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Down Home — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Down Home have?
Down Home by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Down Home from other brands?
The closest matches are Unique Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#CBC9C9), Silver Polish by Dunn-Edwards (#C6C6C6), Windy City by Valspar (#CFC9C8). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Down Home?
Down Home has an LRV of 54.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Down Home's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.