Downing Stone 2821 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A6A397, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tornado Watch from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A6A397 · 2821
Downing Stone
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Downing Stone Technical Profile
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Downing Stone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Downing Stone 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 Stone
Nearly identical
ValsparTornado Watch
Tornado Watch
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shark Fin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shark Fin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Historical Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Rockport Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sycamore Bark
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Hot Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Nourish .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Greyswood
Kilz
Very similar
Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Downing Stone
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Downing Stone
#A6A397
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downing Stone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Downing Stone 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 Stone.
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 Stone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Downing Stone have?
Downing Stone by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Stone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Downing Stone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downing Stone are Tornado Watch by Valspar (a near-identical match), Shark Fin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shark Fin by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Downing Stone'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 Stone?
Downing Stone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Downing Stone's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.