Canal Street vs Downing Stone

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Canal Street reads as greige-grey, while Downing Stone reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 37 vs 29, Downing Stone will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Canal Street's warm character against Downing Stone's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Canal Street
Sherwin-Williams · 9523
Hex#969281
LRV28.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9523
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Downing Stone
Sherwin-Williams · 2821
Hex#A6A397
LRV36.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2821
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Canal Street vs Downing Stone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Canal Street on one side and Downing Stone on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Canal Street comparisons

See how Canal Street stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Canal Street
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Canal Street
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Canal Street
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Canal Street reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Canal Street
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Canal Street
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Canal Street
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Canal Street
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Canal Street
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Canal Street
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Canal Street
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Canal Street
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Canal Street reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Canal Street
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Canal Street
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Canal Street reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Canal Street
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Canal Street reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Canal Street
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Canal Street reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Canal Street
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Canal Street
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Canal Street
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Canal Street
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Canal Street
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Canal Street is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Canal Street
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Canal Street
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Canal Street reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Canal Street
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Canal Street
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Canal Street reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Canal Street
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Canal Street
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Canal Street
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Canal Street
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Canal Street
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Canal Street
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Canal Street reads noticeably lighter