Downing Straw
Downing Straw is a versatile Yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 2 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#CAAB7D
LRV
43.16
Downing Straw in Real Rooms
Downing Straw has a medium-high LRV of 43.16 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a house.
2 House Photos
When choosing Downing Straw 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.
Horizontal siding in warm Downing Straw wraps this cottage-style exterior.
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Exterior clapboard painted in Downing Straw creates inviting curb appeal.
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