What is the HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Down Pipe?

The exact hexadecimal code for Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No. 26) is #585C5C. Its sRGB values are R: 88, G: 92, B: 92.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Down Pipe?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Farrow & Ball Down Pipe is 12. This makes it a moody, deep shade that absorbs light and adds intimate drama.

What is the best cheap dupe for Farrow & Ball Down Pipe?

The best budget match for Farrow & Ball Down Pipe is Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674) with a 90.2% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 2.56), saving $63 per gallon.

What undertones does Down Pipe have?

Farrow & Ball Down Pipe features Lead Gray, Deep Charcoal, Subtle Blue-Green undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Farrow & BallCode: No. 26Darks & Moody

Down Pipe

Inspired by the color of lead drainage pipes. Down Pipe creates intimacy in small halls, vestibules, and statement kitchen islands.

Dominant Undertones:

Lead GrayDeep CharcoalSubtle Blue-Green

Est. Price: $145/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

12/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$63/gal

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Down Pipe

HEX: #585C5C • LRV: 12

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See Down Pipe on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.

Down Pipe#585C5C

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#585C5C

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

88, 92, 92

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

12%

Absorbs Light

HSL

180°, 2%, 35%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

4,0,0,64

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

luxury

$145/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Down Pipe

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$630 (10 gal)

#1Sherwin-Williams Alternative

90.2% Match

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Peppercorn

Sherwin-Williams (SW 7674)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.56

LRV Comparison:12 vs 10

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#2Benjamin Moore Alternative

84.5% Match

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Kendall Charcoal

Benjamin Moore (HC-166)

$94/gal

💰 Saves $51 per gallon

35% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):3.71

LRV Comparison:12 vs 14.6

"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

#3Sherwin-Williams Alternative

76.7% Match

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Rosemary

Sherwin-Williams (SW 6187)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):5.38

LRV Comparison:12 vs 14

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#4Benjamin Moore Alternative

74.5% Match

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Wrought Iron

Benjamin Moore (2124-10)

$94/gal

💰 Saves $51 per gallon

35% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):6.01

LRV Comparison:12 vs 6.1

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

Down Pipe Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Peppercorn	SW 7674	90.2%	2.56	$82	View Specs
Benjamin Moore	Kendall Charcoal	HC-166	84.5%	3.71	$94	View Specs
Behr	Cracked Pepper	PPU18-01	67.6%	7.98	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Weekend	JG-03	60%	10.28	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Flint Smoke	5003-1B	65.1%	8.68	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Down Pipe

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Farrow & Ball Down Pipe. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Down Pipe in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Pipe

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Down Pipe?

The official hexadecimal color code is #585C5C. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 88, Green: 92, Blue: 92.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Down Pipe?

Down Pipe has an LRV of 12. Its deep LRV makes it an anchor shade that creates intimate, cocoon-like spaces in dining rooms, offices, and powder rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Down Pipe?

The closest budget alternative is Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674), scoring a 90.2% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $63 per gallon.