Downy 7002 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EFE8DD, 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.
Ref. #EFE8DD · 7002
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81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Downy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Downy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDowny
Nearly identical
ValsparFoggy Skies
Foggy Skies
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sugar Soap
PPG
Nearly identical
Shady White
Behr
Nearly identical
Child of Heaven
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Nilla Vanilla
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Himalaya
Kilz
Nearly identical
Creamed Vanilla
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Winter Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crisp Muslin
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Downy
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Downy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Downy 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 Downy.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Downy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Downy have?
Downy 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 Downy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Downy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Downy are Foggy Skies by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sugar Soap by PPG (a near-identical match), Percale by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Downy's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.