Down Pipe 26 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #626664, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roycroft Pewter from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #626664 · 26
Down Pipe
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Down Pipe Technical Profile
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Down Pipe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Down Pipe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallDown Pipe
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRoycroft Pewter
Roycroft Pewter
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Black Locust
Behr
Nearly identical
City Shadow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pointed Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tornado Wind
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Greybeard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sable Evening
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deepest Valley Green
PPG
Very similar
Old Key
Kilz
Very similar
Zinc-Ed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Down Pipe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Down Pipe
#626664
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#649797
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Down Pipe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Down Pipe 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Down Pipe.
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 Pipe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Down Pipe have?
Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Down Pipe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Down Pipe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Down Pipe are Roycroft Pewter by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grizzle Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Black Locust by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Down Pipe's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Down Pipe?
Down Pipe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Down Pipe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.