Downing Earth vs Teakwood paint color comparison

Downing Earth vs Teakwood

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (20 vs 22), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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
Teakwood
Sherwin-Williams · 9619
LRV21.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9619
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Downing Earth vs Teakwood Simulated Comparison

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