Downing Straw 2813 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CAAB7D, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Needles from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAAB7D · 2813
Downing Straw
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Downing Straw Technical Profile
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Downing Straw in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Downing Straw 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 Straw
Nearly identical
PPGGolden Needles
Golden Needles
PPG
Nearly identical
Cup Of Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Balsam Brown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Warm Butterscotch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Castell Harlech
Valspar
Nearly identical
Guesthouse
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cork Bark
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Banana Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Gold Tweed
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Downing Straw
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Downing Straw
#CAAB7D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downing Straw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Downing Straw 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 Straw.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Downing Straw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Downing Straw have?
Downing Straw by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Downing Straw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Downing Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downing Straw are Golden Needles by PPG (a near-identical match), Cup Of Tea by Behr (a near-identical match), Balsam Brown by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Downing Straw'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 Straw?
Downing Straw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.2, 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 Straw's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.