Down Pour 6516 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #43718B, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marine Bay from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #43718B · 6516
Down Pour
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Down Pour Technical Profile
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Down Pour in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Down Pour in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDown Pour
Nearly identical
KilzMarine Bay
Marine Bay
Kilz
Nearly identical
Photogenic
Valspar
Nearly identical
Santa Monica Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crashing Waves
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soul Search
Behr
Nearly identical
Rain Shower Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tory Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tory Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cosmic Dust
PPG
Very similar
Pearl Gentian Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Down Pour
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Down Pour
#43718B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#666D9B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Down Pour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Down Pour 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 Pour.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Down Pour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Down Pour have?
Down Pour by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Down Pour in your own space before committing.
What colors match Down Pour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Down Pour are Marine Bay by Kilz (a near-identical match), Photogenic by Valspar (a near-identical match), Santa Monica Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Down Pour'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 Pour?
Down Pour has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.9, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Down Pour's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.