Ref. #43718B · 6516
Down Pour
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Down Pour Technical Profile
What color is Down Pour? It's a deep cool blue with the hex code #43718B. Colors similar to Down Pour include Kilz Marine Bay, Valspar Photogenic, Benjamin Moore Santa Monica Blue. Down Pour has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Down Pour creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Down Pour
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Down Pour from other brands?
The closest matches are Marine Bay by Kilz (#477188), Photogenic by Valspar (#447087), Santa Monica Blue by Benjamin Moore (#3B6F8D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Down Pour?
Down Pour has an LRV of 14.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.