Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
No. 26
Down Pipe is a dark lead gray with blue and green undertones, named after the humble exterior downpipe it was originally mixed to match. It has become a modern classic for paneling, home offices, kitchen islands, and moody accent walls, and it performs equally well on exteriors. Designers often pair it with warm whites, blush tones like Setting Plaster, or natural oak to keep rooms from going somber.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Roycroft Pewter SW 2848 (#616564) · Web Gray SW 7075 (#616669) · Grizzle Gray SW 7068 (#636562)
Benjamin Moore: Bracken Slate CW-690 (#5E6363) · City Shadow CSP-60 (#626463) · Charcoal Slate HC-178 (#646769)
Similar Farrow & Ball colors: Beetle Black No. G16 (#585C5D) · Inchyra Blue No. 289 (#58686A) · Douter No. 318 (#636F68)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Down Pipe?
The hex code for Farrow & Ball Down Pipe No. 26 is #606565. In RGB that is 96, 101, 101. Use these values to reproduce Down Pipe in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Down Pipe?
The closest Sherwin-Williams match for Down Pipe is Roycroft Pewter SW 2848 (#616564). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Down Pipe warm or cool?
Down Pipe is cool, with blue-green undertones that read smoky rather than steely. Its LRV is approximately 13, placing it firmly in the dark range, so expect it to deepen noticeably in low light. In north-facing rooms it can feel heavy unless balanced with warm textiles and wood. South-facing light brings out more of its complexity and keeps the gray from flattening.
Why does Down Pipe look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #606565 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What LRV does Down Pipe have?
Down Pipe has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 13, meaning it reflects about 13% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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