Downing Slate

Downing Slate by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Downing Slate sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 208°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 21%. Saturation is around 6%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 50%. Hue is close to 208°. The hex value is #777f86. The RGB value is 119, 127, 134.

Downing Slate has brightness around 21%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Downing Slate 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.

Downing Slate 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.

Downing Slate is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.