Downing Slate 2819 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #777F86, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #777F86 · 2819
Downing Slate
21%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Downing Slate Technical Profile
HEX Code#777F86
RGB119, 127, 134
Estimated LRV20.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#777F86
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#737D84
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#737C84
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Colors That Work With Downing Slate
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downing Slate
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Downing Slate 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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Downing Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downing Slate are Industrialized by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Wolf Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Deep Shale by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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