# Downing Earth SW 2820

- Brand: Sherwin-Williams
- Code: SW 2820
- Hex: #897D68 (manufacturer-published)
- LRV: 20.99 (computed)
- Undertone: yellow-leaning (warm, subtle)
- Family: warm-grays
- Chroma: 0.034 · Hue angle: 81.6°

Makes a room feel smaller and calmer. Needs layered artificial light to stay legible at night.

Exterior: Significant heat gain. Many vinyl siding warranties cap LRV — verify before specifying.

Screen colour is approximate. Obtain a physical sample before specifying.
Methodology: https://paintingmania.shop/color-methodology/