Downing Sand 2822 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CBBCA5, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Trail from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBBCA5 · 2822
Downing Sand
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Downing Sand Technical Profile
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Downing Sand in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Downing Sand in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDowning Sand
Nearly identical
PPGDusty Trail
Dusty Trail
PPG
Nearly identical
Sail Grey
Behr
Nearly identical
Bamboo Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dusty Road
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sand Fatigues
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Freshly Baked
Valspar
Nearly identical
Brick House Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Downing Sand
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Downing Sand
#CBBCA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downing Sand
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Downing Sand 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 Downing Sand.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Downing Sand — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Downing Sand have?
Downing Sand by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Downing Sand in your own space before committing.
What colors match Downing Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downing Sand are Dusty Trail by PPG (a near-identical match), Sail Grey by Behr (a near-identical match), Bamboo Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Downing Sand'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 Downing Sand?
Downing Sand has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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