Sherwin-Williams • 2813

Downing Straw

Name: Sherwin-Williams Downing Straw 2813
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Downing Straw is a versatile Yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character 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

Light Reflectance Value

43.16

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMidtone

Collection

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

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 warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. 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.

SW Downing Straw house exterior

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