Sherwin Williams Raindrop SW 6485

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Official page:Raindrop SW 6485
Code:SW 6485
Name:Raindrop
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well

What color is Sherwin Williams Raindrop?

Imagine the serenity of a room painted in Sherwin Williams Raindrop (SW 6485). This tranquil hue evokes the essence of a spring rain shower, bringing a refreshing and calming vibe to any space. Ideal for bedrooms, bathrooms, or even home offices, Raindrop adds a touch of sophistication while promoting a sense of peace and relaxation. Its versatility makes it suitable for coastal-themed interiors, modern spaces, or traditional settings. Let Raindrop (SW 6485) transform your room into a sanctuary of tranquility and style.

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LRV of Raindrop

Raindrop has an LRV of 51.79% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 51.79%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#9ec6c6
RGB Decimal158, 198, 198
RGB Percent61.96%, 77.65%, 77.65%
HSVHue: 180° Saturation: 20.2% Value: 77.65%
HSLhsl(180, 26, 70)
CMYKCyan: 20.2 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 22.35
YIQY: 186.04 I: -23.836 Q: -8.461
XYZX: 44.484 Y: 51.733 Z: 61.052
CIE LabL:77.121 a:-13.18 b:-4.368
CIE LuvL:77.121 u:-20.601 v:-4.438
Decimal10405574
Hunter Lab71.926, -15.472, 0.021

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