Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002) records 81.44% LRV and 92.7 L*_HK lightness (#EFE8DD, RGB 239/232/221). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=92.26, a*=0.49, b*=6.18, C*=6.2, h°=85.5°) place SW 7002 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Downy (SW 7002) are Behr White Truffle (720C-1, ΔE=0.53) and Benjamin Moore Winter Sky (2163-70, ΔE=1.14).
Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002, #EFE8DD) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Downy (SW 7002) | #EFE8DD | 81.44% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | White Truffle (720C-1) | #EFE9DE | 82% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.53 (98.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Pillar White (UL150-9) | #EFE9DF | 82.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.57 (98.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Winter Sky (2163-70) | #F4EBDF | 84.16% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.14 (97.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Collector'S Item (AF-45) | #F1EADC | 82.89% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.37 (97.1%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.53 match for SW 7002: White Truffle (720C-1) delivers identical 82% reflectance to SW 7002 with matched C*=6.06 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.57 match for SW 7002: Pillar White (UL150-9) delivers identical 82.09% reflectance to SW 7002 with -0.62 softer C*=5.58 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.67 match for SW 7002: Glamorous White (PWN-52) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Downy (SW 7002) with -0.62 softer C*=5.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.14 equivalent for SW 7002: Winter Sky (2163-70) delivers +2.7 LRV points lighter than Downy (SW 7002) with +0.77 higher C*=6.97 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.37 equivalent for SW 7002: Collector'S Item (AF-45) delivers +1.5 LRV points lighter than Downy (SW 7002) with +1.43 higher C*=7.63 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.47 equivalent for SW 7002: Candle White (2164-70) delivers identical 81.99% reflectance to SW 7002 with +0.53 higher C*=6.73 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Downy (#EFE8DD, LRV 81.44%).
Downy (SW 7002, b*=6.18) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7002
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7002 (2700K shifts to #FFE0BB)
Need Downy (SW 7002, LRV 81.44%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #EFE8DD:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7002 (Downy) reflects 81.44% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002) registers J'=93.5, a'=0.23, and b'=4.34 with HSL (37°, 36%, 90%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 92.7 L*_HK. Because SW 7002 carries a*=0.49 red-green and b*=6.18 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.2, Downy projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7002 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Downy (SW 7002) holds its native #F7E6D4 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7002 adapts to #FEE5CA; at 3500K halogen, Downy transitions to #FFE4C4; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7002 warms to #FFE2BF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Downy (SW 7002) settles at #FFE0BB.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002, #EFE8DD), Behr White Truffle (720C-1, #EFE9DE, LRV 82%) scores ΔE2000=0.53 and CAM16=0.4, followed by Pillar White (UL150-9, ΔE=0.57). In Benjamin Moore, Winter Sky (2163-70, #F4EBDF, LRV 84.16%) achieves ΔE2000=1.14 ahead of Collector'S Item (AF-45, ΔE=1.37). Coordinate SW 7002 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Pure White (SW 7005) trim, Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) hallways, and Mindful Gray (SW 7016) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Downy.
Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 81.44% (#EFE8DD) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 92.7 L*_HK.
At 81.44% reflectance, Downy (SW 7002) sits in the high-reflectance architectural tier, bouncing daylight across Sherwin-Williams walls while maintaining HSL (37°, 36%, 90%).
CIELAB telemetry (L*=92.26, a*=0.49, b*=6.18) classifies Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=6.2 chroma and h°=85.5° hue.
Pair Downy (SW 7002) with North & East Windows for SW 7002 (81.44% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7002. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7002 shifts from #EFE8DD toward #FFE0BB.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002, #EFE8DD) are Behr White Truffle (720C-1, #EFE9DE) at ΔE2000=0.53 and Benjamin Moore Winter Sky (2163-70, #F4EBDF) at ΔE2000=1.14.
Both 720C-1 and 2163-70 matches are verified against Downy (SW 7002) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Downy (SW 7002, LRV 81.44%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005, #EDECE6, LRV 83.77%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Pure White (SW 7005) with Downy (SW 7002) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.