Ocean Abyss vs Downing Earth
Where Ocean Abyss belongs to Behr's range, Downing Earth is a Sherwin-Williams color. Ocean Abyss reads as blue, while Downing Earth reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Downing Earth (LRV 20) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ocean Abyss runs blue while Downing Earth is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 31.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Ocean Abyss vs Downing Earth Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Downing Earth on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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