Down Pour 6516 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #43718B, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #43718B · 6516
Down Pour
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Down Pour Technical Profile
HEX Code#43718B
RGB67, 113, 139
Estimated LRV14.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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 Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Down Pour
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Down Pour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Down Pour are Marine Bay by Kilz (a close digital match), Photogenic by Valspar (a close digital match), Santa Monica Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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