A classic living room features large sash windows, natural oak flooring, and walls painted in Sherwin-Williams Downy (Hex #EFE8DD).
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Downy SW 7002

Sherwin-Williams
LRV 81

Sherwin-Williams Downy is a bright, warm off-white with subtle yellow and peach undertones. It creates a soft, inviting atmosphere without feeling stark or cold, making it a versatile choice for cozy living spaces and elegant bedrooms.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU SW 7002
HEX Code #EFE8DD
Light Reflectance (LRV) 81
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Yellow
Hidden Undertones Peach, Beige
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures North-facing, East-facing
Best For Living rooms, bedrooms, trim, kitchen cabinets

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A split digital conceptual board displaying a Sherwin-Williams Downy living room on top, with a textured physical materials flat-lay below.

Digital visualization: This warm creamy hue applied to living room walls, paired with light white oak and brushed brass.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Soft morning eastern sunlight streaming through large windows.
  • Coordinating Color:Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt
  • Wood Tones:Light white oak
  • Textiles:Boucle and natural linen
  • Hardware:Brushed brass
  • Architectural Style:Warm Minimalist

Complementary Paint Colors

Sea Salt Sherwin-Williams • SW 6204
A composite visualization featuring a warm off-white bedroom above, and a tactile flat-lay with walnut wood and washed cotton below.

Concept board: A soft neutral tone tested on bedroom walls alongside a deep green accent and matte black fixtures.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Diffused afternoon western light.
  • Accent Color:Sherwin-Williams Rosemary
  • Flooring:Warm walnut
  • Soft Goods:Washed cotton bedding
  • Lighting Fixture:Matte black sconces

Complementary Paint Colors

Rosemary Sherwin-Williams • SW 6187
A dual-pane conceptual board showing intricate off-white hallway trim on the top section, and a corresponding physical material flat-lay underneath.

Color study: Visualizing this subtle neutral on tall baseboards and crown molding against bright indirect daylight and herringbone oak.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright indirect daylight.
  • Wall Color:Sherwin-Williams Alabaster
  • Architectural Feature:Tall baseboards and crown molding
  • Hardware:Aged bronze door knobs
  • Flooring:Herringbone oak

Complementary Paint Colors

Alabaster Sherwin-Williams • SW 7008
A split digital layout presenting creamy off-white shaker cabinets in a kitchen above, with a textured material board on the bottom.

Digital color test: This warm white applied to kitchen cabinetry, complemented by Calacatta marble and unlacquered brass cup pulls.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Warm overhead recessed and pendant lighting.
  • Countertops:Calacatta marble
  • Backsplash:Hand-glazed zellige tile
  • Hardware:Unlacquered brass
  • Wall Color:Sherwin-Williams Pure White

Complementary Paint Colors

Pure White Sherwin-Williams • SW 7005

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