Downing Stone vs Lauriston Stone
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Downing Stone reads as grey, while Lauriston Stone reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Downing Stone (LRV 37) reflects noticeably more light than Lauriston Stone (LRV 22), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Downing Stone runs neutral while Lauriston Stone is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 13.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Downing Stone vs Lauriston Stone in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Downing Stone and Lauriston Stone in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Downing Stone reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Lauriston Stone.
Color Details
Downing Stone vs Lauriston Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Downing Stone on one side and Lauriston Stone 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.