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Down Pipe
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Down Pipe Technical Profile
What color is Down Pipe? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #626664. Colors similar to Down Pipe include Sherwin-Williams Roycroft Pewter, Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray, Benjamin Moore City Shadow. Down Pipe has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 13, Down Pipe creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Down Pipe pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Down Pipe
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Down Pipe from other brands?
The closest matches are Roycroft Pewter by Sherwin-Williams (#616564), Grizzle Gray by Sherwin-Williams (#636562), City Shadow by Benjamin Moore (#636564). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Down Pipe?
Down Pipe has an LRV of 13.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Down Pipe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.