Paint Color Lab Downy SW 7002
Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002) has an LRV of 81. Valspar Cozy White (3008-10C) is its nearest color match.
- LRV
- 81light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #EFE8DD
- RGB
- 239, 232, 221
- CIE Lab
- 92.3 / 0.5 / 6.2D65, from hex
- Depth
- Light
Closest matches to Downy in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cozy White Valspar 3008-10C | Valspar | 79.76 | 0.6 | near-identical |
| Dove White Valspar 7002-7 | Valspar | 85.13 | 1.4 | very close |
| Hourglass PPG 1022-1 | PPG | 75 | 2.1 | close, visible side by side |
| Swiss Coffee Behr 12 | Behr | 84 | 2.2 | close, visible side by side |
| Cameo White Behr MQ3-32 | Behr | 81 | 2.5 | close, visible side by side |
| Swiss Coffee BM OC-45 | Benjamin Moore | 81.91 | 2.6 | close, visible side by side |
| Classic Gray BM OC-23 | Benjamin Moore | 73.67 | 2.7 | close, visible side by side |
| Commercial White PPG 1025-1 | PPG | 83 | 3.2 | close, visible side by side |
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Downy on a wall
About Downy
Downy LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002) has an LRV of 81, placing it in the light range of the white color family. Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible light reflected by a surface. With an LRV of 81, Downy generally reflects substantial light, although the final appearance depends on window exposure, surrounding finishes, and artificial lighting. Its calculated undertone is warm yellow, and its hex value is #EFE8DD. This distinguishes it from whites with cooler undertones, though the difference may be subtle when viewed alone. Warm artificial bulbs can emphasize yellow undertones, while cooler daylight can change their apparent balance. When selecting a white, compare it with adjacent wall colors, trim, and ceilings. A sample viewed at different times of day helps reveal whether the undertone works with the room’s existing finishes.
Downy in other brands
Valspar Cozy White (3008-10C) is the nearest listed alternative, with an LRV of 79.76 and a ΔE of 0.6. A ΔE below 1 indicates a near-identical measured color. Valspar Dove White (7002-7) has an LRV of 85.13 and a ΔE of 1.4, making it a very close match. PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1), at LRV 75 and ΔE 2.1, is close but visibly different when compared directly. Behr Swiss Coffee (12) has an LRV of 84 and a ΔE of 2.2, also placing it in the close range. The LRV values show that these alternatives do not all reflect the same amount of light. Use ΔE to compare measured color similarity and LRV to compare brightness, then verify the result with physical samples.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Westhighland White (SW 7566) has an LRV of 86, making it lighter than Downy. Its ΔE of 1.6 indicates a very close color match despite the higher reflectance. Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa (SW 7551), at LRV 84 and ΔE 1.6, is another slightly lighter option. For darker alternatives, Sherwin-Williams Pearly White (SW 7009) has an LRV of 77 and a ΔE of 1.5, making it very close in measured color. Sherwin-Williams Creamy (SW 7012) has an LRV of 81 and a ΔE of 0.9. It falls just below Downy in reflectance and is near-identical by ΔE. These small differences can affect how adjoining white surfaces look together. Test each option next to the exact trim or ceiling finish before settling on a combination.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Downy.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.