Ref. #907865 · 6081
Down Home
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Down Home Technical Profile
What color is Down Home? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #907865. Colors similar to Down Home include Benjamin Moore Spanish Brown, Valspar Dark Toast, Behr Coconut Shell. Down Home has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Down Home creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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
#907865
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9A77F
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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Down Home.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown 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 Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Down Home from other brands?
The closest matches are Spanish Brown by Benjamin Moore (#907763), Dark Toast by Valspar (#947964), Coconut Shell by Behr (#8D7967). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Down Home?
Down Home has an LRV of 20.3, 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.