Downing Slate 2819 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #777F86, LRV 21 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Industrialized from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #777F86 · 2819
Downing Slate
21%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Downing Slate Technical Profile
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Downing Slate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Downing Slate 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 Slate
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyIndustrialized
Industrialized
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wolf Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deep Shale
Behr
Nearly identical
Elephant Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Flagstone Grey
PPG
Very similar
Slate Tint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Taliesin Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
December Nights
Kilz
Very similar
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Very similar
Shadow Mountain
Vista Paint
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Downing Slate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Downing Slate
#777F86
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8385AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downing Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Downing Slate 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 Slate.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Downing Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Downing Slate have?
Downing Slate by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Downing Slate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Downing Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downing Slate are Industrialized by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Wolf Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deep Shale by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Downing Slate'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 Slate?
Downing Slate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.8, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Downing Slate's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.