SW 9639

Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud

Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud SW 9639 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Rain Cloud paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 9639. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:SW 9639
Color name:Rain Cloud
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Emerald Designer Edition - Rustic + Refined

Rain Cloud for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Rain Cloud for living room

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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue color shade can create a unique space

Rain Cloud for bathroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark real bathrooms.

Rain Cloud on kitchen cabinets

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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Rain Cloud reviews

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  • Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud living room interior
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Rain Cloud

Rain Cloud SW 9639 has an LRV of 11.44% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 11.44% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#536168

RGB code:

83, 97, 104

Is Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud SW 9639 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 200° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Rain Cloud SW 9639 vs Outerspace SW 6251

Are you struggling to choose between these two hues for your next project? Our comparison will help you choose the ideal color for your space.

Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud SW 9639 vs Sherwin Williams Outerspace SW 6251Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud SW 9639
LRV: 11.44%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 11.64%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Rain Cloud SW 9639 vs Mountain Pass SW 9655

Can't decide between these two shades for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.

Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud SW 9639 vs Sherwin Williams Mountain Pass SW 9655Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud SW 9639
LRV: 11.44%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 13.54%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#536168copy color code
RGB Decimal83, 97, 104copy color code
RGB Percent32.55%, 38.04%, 40.78%copy color code
HSVHue: 200° Saturation: 20.19% Value: 40.78%copy color code
HSLhsl(200, 11, 37)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 20.19 Magenta: 6.73 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 59.22copy color code
YIQY: 93.612 I: -10.592 Q: -0.783copy color code
XYZX: 10.34 Y: 11.388 Z: 14.746copy color code
CIE LabL:40.226 a:-3.666 b:-5.767copy color code
CIE LuvL:40.226 u:-7.499 v:-7.125copy color code
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Hunter lab33.745, -4.361, -2.287copy color code
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