Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Downing Straw |
| SKU | SW 2813 |
| Hex | #CAAB7D |
| RGB | 202, 171, 125 |
| HSL | 36°, 42%, 64% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Downing Straw
Downing Straw sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Downing Straw is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Downing Straw within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CAAB7D in HSL space. Pair Downing Straw with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Downing Straw Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Downing Straw from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2813 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Downing Straw
Behr's nearest match is Cup Of Tea (PPU6-16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downing Straw without repainting risk. See the full Cup Of Tea swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Downing Straw
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bridgewater Tan (1096), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downing Straw without repainting risk. See the full Bridgewater Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Downing Straw
Valspar's nearest match is Castell Harlech (8003-21D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downing Straw without repainting risk. See the full Castell Harlech swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Downing Straw
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Downing Straw is Wright Dark Eggshell (FLLW726) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Dark Eggshell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Downing Straw
Glidden's nearest match is Golden Needles (20YY 41/264), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downing Straw without repainting risk. See the full Golden Needles swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Downing Straw
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cork Bark (217-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downing Straw without repainting risk. See the full Cork Bark swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Downing Straw
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stonebriar (HGSW 7693), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Downing Straw without repainting risk. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Downing Straw
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Downing Straw is DaVanzo Beige (DET664) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Downing Straw
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Downing Straw is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Downing Straw
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Downing Straw is Beach Coast Buff (H122) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Downing Straw
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Downing Straw is Gold Tweed (0884) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Downing Straw
At Rodda, the closest color to Downing Straw is Loam (CA119) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Downing Straw
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Downing Straw is Austin (C2-844). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Austin and you'll get the same color. See the full Austin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Downing Straw
Clare has no exact twin of Downing Straw. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Downing Straw
At Kompozit, the closest color to Downing Straw is Gold Tweed (0884) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →