Downing Slate vs Surf
Downing Slate is a Sherwin-Williams color while Surf comes from Tikkurila. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. With LRVs of 21 and 20, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 1.6, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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 Slate vs Surf Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Downing Slate on one side and Surf on the other.
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 Downing Slate comparisons
See how Downing Slate stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
