Downing Earth vs Prospect paint color comparison

Downing Earth vs Prospect

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. At LRV 20 vs 10, Downing Earth will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 14.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Downing Earth
Sherwin-Williams · 2820
LRV20.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2820
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Prospect
Sherwin-Williams · 9615
LRV10.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9615
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Downing Earth vs Prospect Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Downing Earth on one side and Prospect 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.