Downing Sand 2822 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CBBCA5, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #CBBCA5 · 2822
Downing Sand
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Downing Sand Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBBCA5
RGB203, 188, 165
Estimated LRV51.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Downing Sand
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downing Sand
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Downing Sand Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Downing Sand from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downing Sand are Dusty Trail by PPG (a close digital match), Sail Grey by Behr (a close digital match), Bamboo Beach by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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