Down Pour vs Outgoing Orange

Down Pour and Outgoing Orange come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Down Pour belongs to the blue family and Outgoing Orange to the beige family. The 24-point LRV gap — 39 for Outgoing Orange vs 15 for Down Pour — means Outgoing Orange will open up a space more effectively. Where Down Pour leans cool, Outgoing Orange reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 72.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.