Down Pipe 26 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #626664, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #626664 · 26
Down Pipe
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Down Pipe Technical Profile
HEX Code#626664
RGB98, 102, 100
Estimated LRV13.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Down Pipe
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Roycroft Pewter
Sherwin-Williams
#616564
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Black Locust
Behr
#646763
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City Shadow
Benjamin Moore
#636564
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Pointed Rock
Dunn-Edwards
#646767
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Tornado Wind
Hirshfield's
#60635F
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Greybeard
Vista Paint
#616667
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Sable Evening
Valspar
#636560
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Deepest Valley Green
PPG
#636761
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#696D6B
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Colors That Work With Down Pipe
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Down Pipe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Down Pipe are Roycroft Pewter by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Grizzle Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Black Locust by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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