Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud SW 9639
| Official page: | Rain Cloud SW 9639 |
| Code: | SW 9639 |
| Name: | Rain Cloud |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Rustic + Refined |
What color is Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud?
Transform your space with Sherwin Williams SW 9639 Rain Cloud, a serene and versatile hue that effortlessly adds a touch of sophistication. This soft blue-grey tone exudes a calming and peaceful vibe, perfect for creating a relaxing oasis in any room. Pair Rain Cloud with warm neutrals like SW 7004 Snowbound or cool tones like SW 7015 Repose Gray for a harmonious and balanced color palette. Elevate your interior design with this timeless and elegant color that complements a variety of styles and decor schemes. Experience the beauty of Rain Cloud as it brings a sense of tranquility and refinement to your home.
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What are Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud undertones?
Rain Cloud has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#536168
RGB code:
83, 97, 104
Is Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud SW 9639 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 200°, this dark blue leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
SW 9639 Rain Cloud HSL code: 200, 11%, 37%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Rain Cloud
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 9639
Rain Cloud
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Rain Cloud with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve and Truly Taupe.
LRV of Rain Cloud
Rain Cloud has an LRV of 11.44% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 11.44%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #536168 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 83, 97, 104 | |
| RGB Percent | 32.55%, 38.04%, 40.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 200° Saturation: 20.19% Value: 40.78% | |
| HSL | hsl(200, 11, 37) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 20.19 Magenta: 6.73 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 59.22 | |
| YIQ | Y: 93.612 I: -10.592 Q: -0.783 | |
| XYZ | X: 10.34 Y: 11.388 Z: 14.746 | |
| CIE Lab | L:40.226 a:-3.666 b:-5.767 | |
| CIE Luv | L:40.226 u:-7.499 v:-7.125 | |
| Decimal | 5464424 | |
| Hunter Lab | 33.745, -4.361, -2.287 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9639 Rain Cloud
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