Farrow & Ball
Down Pipe No. 26
Down Pipe by Farrow & Ball
Down Pipe (No. 26) is a dark color that reads cool, with a blue tendency on screen, with an estimated LRV of 16. It works well for accent walls, front doors, cabinets and rooms with plenty of light.
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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.
Down Pipe equivalents from other brands
The closest color from each brand, measured as perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Below 2 is hard to see, above 5 is clearly different.
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Colors that go with Down Pipe
Down Pipe is closest to slate. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:
FAQ
What is the LRV of Down Pipe?
Estimated from its screen color, Down Pipe has an LRV of about 16. Farrow & Ball publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.
Is Down Pipe warm or cool?
On screen, Down Pipe reads cool, with a blue tendency. Undertones shift with light, so test a sample on two walls and look at it in the morning and evening.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Down Pipe?
The closest Sherwin-Williams color in our catalog is Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019), with a color difference of 5.1 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.
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