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Sherwin Williams

Raindrop

SW 6485

Sherwin-Williams Raindrop is a cool blue with a subtle green shift and moderate saturation. At an LRV of 52, it reflects slightly more than half the light that hits it, placing it in a mid-light range that reads as airy without washing out. This tone works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, and open living areas, particularly in coastal or contemporary settings.

Raindrop pairs cleanly with Sherwin-Williams Eider White and Silver Strand for a soft, cool-toned palette, while deeper accents like Naval or Tricorn Black add definition, and Softened Green provides a close analogous complement.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6485

Raindrop in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Raindrop under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Raindrop under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

180°

Cyan Family

Lightness

70%

Medium

Saturation

26%

Muted

LRV

52.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#9EC6C6
RGB Decimal
158, 198, 198
RGB Percent
62.0%, 77.6%, 77.6%
HSL
180.0, 26.0%, 69.8%
HSV
180.0, 20.2%, 77.6%
CMYK
20.2%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 22.4%
YIQ
186.0, -23.8, -8.4
XYZ
44.49, 51.73, 61.07
CIE Lab
77.12, -13.17, -4.38
CIE Luv
77.12, -20.60, -4.46
Hunter Lab
71.93, -11.99, -4.23
Decimal
10405574

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

RaindropReflecting PoolMayo TealMere Green

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

RaindropMisty AquaBashfulFluffy Slippers

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

RaindropPressed FlowerWet ConcreteLover's Knot

Analogous

Adjacent colors

RaindropParisBridal BouquetLily Of The Nile

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

RaindropParisLovely LilacLily Of The Nile

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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