Sherwin-Williams • 2819

Downing Slate

Name: Sherwin-Williams Downing Slate 2819
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on versatile tones, Downing Slate (2819) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 46 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#777F86

LRV

20.82

Light Reflectance Value

20.82

medium

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

Collection

Historic Exterior Color Wall Minimalist Victorian (1830s-1910s)

Downing Slate in Real Rooms

Downing Slate has a medium LRV of 20.82 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, kitchen cabinets, front door, house, bathroom and misc.

17 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Downing Slate is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Downing Slate Review

@trianglepropainting

6 Bedroom Photos

The bedroom is where Downing Slate really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

Sherwin Williams Downing Slate Bedroom

@daaaaaamn_danielle

12 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Downing Slate earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.

Sw Downing Slate Painted Storage

@thecraftsmanfarmhouse

1 Front Door Photo

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Downing Slate rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.

Downing Slate Door

@john_ohfs

4 House Photos

When choosing Downing Slate for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

Sherwin Williams Downing Slate Exterior

@kandor_painting

Sherwin Williams Downing Slate Exterior

@kandor_painting

Sherwin Williams Downing Slate Exterior

@thecolorconcierge

Downing Slate Exterior

@thehousebrew

3 Bathroom Photos

In a powder room, Downing Slate can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.

Downing Slate Bathroom

@cm_customhomes

Downing Slate Bathroom

@kathrynchalasart

Sherwin Williams Downing Slate Bathroom

@designing_in_iowa_

3 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Downing Slate on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.