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Sherwin Williams Down Pour SW6516

Down Pour

Sherwin Williams

SW6516

About Down Pour by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 14.9%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #43718b

RGB: 67, 113, 139

Hue202°

Saturation35%

Lightness40%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Down Pour from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Down Pour

Sherwin Williams

SW6516

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Down Pour looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Down Pour SW6516 a warm or cool color?
Down Pour by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Down Pour?
Down Pour sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 202°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Down Pour?
Brightness is about 15%. Saturation is around 35%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 40%. Hue is close to 202°. The hex value is #43718b. The RGB value is 67, 113, 139.
Is Down Pour better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Down Pour has brightness around 15%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Down Pour?
You can match Down Pour with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Down Pour work best in a home?
Down Pour works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Down Pour compare to a pure white paint?
Down Pour is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Down Pour in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Down Pour

Sherwin Williams

SW6516

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Down Pour in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Down Pour

Sherwin Williams

SW6516

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Down Pour. They add contrast without clashing.

Down Pour

Sherwin Williams

SW6516

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Down Pour. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Lucerne

Benjamin Moore

AF-530

Santa Monica Blue

Benjamin Moore

776

Mozart Blue

Benjamin Moore

1665

Georgian Bay

Benjamin Moore

CC-782