Down Home vs Portabello paint color comparison

Down Home vs Portabello

Down HomeSherwin-WilliamsvsPortabelloSherwin-WilliamsΔE 3.1 — Noticeable difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. With LRVs of 20 and 21, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.1, 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

Down Home
Sherwin-Williams · 6081
LRV20.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6081
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Portabello
Sherwin-Williams · 6102
LRV21.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6102
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Down Home vs Portabello Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Down Home on one side and Portabello 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.