Downy 7002 is a white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EFE8DD, estimated LRV 81 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Foggy Skies from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #EFE8DD · 7002
Downy
81%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Downy Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFE8DD
RGB239, 232, 221
Estimated LRV81.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familywhite
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Foggy Skies
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#EDE6DB
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Sugar Soap
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#EFE8DC
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Shady White
Behr
#F0E9DF
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Child of Heaven
Hirshfield's
#F1EBE0
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Nilla Vanilla
Vista Paint
#F0EADE
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Himalaya
Kilz
#F0EADE
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Creamed Vanilla
Dutch Boy
#EFE8DB
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Winter Sky
Benjamin Moore
#F5ECE0
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Crisp Muslin
Dunn-Edwards
#E9E2D7
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Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
#EBE7DC
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Colors That Work With Downy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Downy
#EFE8DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAF83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downy
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Downy 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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Downy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Downy have?
Downy by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the white 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 Downy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downy are Foggy Skies by Valspar (a close digital match), Sugar Soap by PPG (a close digital match), Percale by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Downy'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 Downy?
Downy has a estimated lightness value of 81.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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