Downy vs Radiant Dawn paint color comparison

Downy vs Radiant Dawn

DownySherwin-WilliamsvsRadiant DawnSherwin-WilliamsΔE 4.8 — Noticeable difference

Downy and Radiant Dawn come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 6-point LRV gap — 81 for Downy vs 75 for Radiant Dawn — means Downy will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 4.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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

Downy
Sherwin-Williams · 7002
LRV81.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7002
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Radiant Dawn
Sherwin-Williams · 9661
LRV75.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9661
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Downy vs Radiant Dawn Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Downy on one side and Radiant Dawn 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.